Kneel to fasten the leg zips. Fasten the waterproof zip fully to the neck. Pull the hood over your head. To vent the suit, turn valve anti-clockwise and press down. To vent all air, adopt a crouching position and operate the valve.
Life rafts Inflatable life rafts are carried on the vessel in enclosed fibreglass containers.
They are strapped to deck fittings and are designed to be thrown overboard and boarded in the water. The securing straps incorporate a hydrostatic device designed to release the life raft from its fitting when at a depth of about 3 metres. Should the vessel sink with a life raft in its stowed position, the hydrostatic release activates and allows the raft to rise to the surface fully inflated. Releases can also be operated manually. While the vessel's crew will normally release inflatable life rafts, the classification of the vessel requires that all expeditioners have a knowledge of life raft release procedures.