LIFERAFT
Key Features of a Liferaft
| Component | Description | ||||
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| Inflatable Structure | Typically made of durable rubberized fabric or polyurethane-coated nylon. Automatically inflates via a CO₂ canister upon deployment. | ||||
| Canopy (optional) | Some rafts have a waterproof, windproof canopy with high-visibility colors and reflective strips. | ||||
| Ballast System | Water pockets or ballast bags beneath the raft to improve stability in rough seas. | ||||
| Boarding Ramp/Ladder | Helps people climb into the raft from the water. | ||||
| Buoyancy Chambers | Multiple air chambers for redundancy in case one is damaged.
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