ABANDON SHIP BAG CHECKLIST
by Capt. Terry Knight,
Marine Safety Systems
561-842-1882

 

SIGNALING

  • (3) Red parachute flares
  • (3) Red hand flares
  • (2) Smoke canisters
  • (1) EPIRB
  • (1) Handheld VHF radio in bag
  • (1) Signal mirror
  • (1) Air horn
  • (2) Waterproof flashlights as many batteries as possible
  • (24) Chemical lightsticks
  • Whistles on every lifevest
  • Lights on every lifevest

MEDICAL

  • Seasickness medication
  • Sunburn cream
  • Vaseline
  • Vitamins
  • Bathroom tissue in ziplock bag
  • Pocket notebook and pencils
  • First Aid Kit and book
  • Thermal protection aids
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterless towels
  • Plenty of ziplock-type bags

WATER & FOOD

  • Water packets
  • Food rations
  • Watermaker & clean jugs

 

 

NAVIGATION

  • Handbearing compass
  • Waterproof watch
  • Waterproof pen & paper
  • AM/FM Radio & spare batteries
  • Reed’s Almanac
  • Fishing knife
  • Compact spear gun & tips
  • Fishhooks & 80# test line
  • Wire leader
  • Pliers

RAFT MAINTENANCE

  • Spare pump
  • Spare sea anchor
  • 100’ 3/8” line
  • Spare patch kit
  • Extra sponges

PERSONAL

  • Polypro underwear
  • Any extra clothes for warmth
  • Toothbrush
  • Wallets & Passports
  • Boat documents & valuables
  • Eyeglasses
  • Prescriptions

OTHER

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