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BCB Lifeboat & Liferaft Manuals – Essential Emergency Operation Guides for Survival at Sea

The BCB Lifeboat / Liferaft Manuals are vital emergency guides designed to provide clear and immediate instructions for the operation and survival use of lifeboats and liferafts in maritime emergencies. Whether you’re a crew member, offshore worker, or vessel passenger, these manuals offer step-by-step guidance when it matters most—when your life depends on it.

Prepared in accordance with SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and international maritime standards, these manuals are an essential component of any liferaft or lifeboat survival kit. They contain practical, easy-to-understand information on critical procedures such as launching lifeboats, deploying sea anchors, rationing food and water, maintaining raft integrity, and signaling for rescue.

Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant materials, these manuals are built to endure the demanding conditions typically encountered at sea. Rain, saltwater, or high humidity will not degrade the legibility or integrity of these documents, ensuring that survivors can rely on them regardless of weather or sea state. The compact format fits conveniently within liferaft storage compartments, emergency grab bags, or mounted lifeboat equipment holders.

Each manual is tailored to suit different craft configurations and may include visual diagrams, color-coded instructions, and international symbols to support non-native speakers or stressed individuals. They cover both immediate post-abandonment actions and extended survival procedures, helping occupants maintain morale and organize responsibilities until rescue arrives.

These lifeboat and liferaft instruction booklets also support compliance with international maritime law. SOLAS regulations require approved emergency documentation to be available onboard, especially for commercial vessels, passenger ships, and offshore installations. The BCB manuals fulfill this requirement and are widely accepted by marine safety inspectors and classification societies.

Produced by BCB International, a leading supplier of global survival solutions for over 160 years, the Lifeboat / Liferaft Manuals are trusted by navies, coastguards, shipping companies, and humanitarian agencies worldwide. They reflect BCB’s core values: reliability, clarity, and preparedness.

These manuals are not only suitable for professional marine use but also highly recommended for private vessel owners, adventurers, and remote expedition operators. If you’re equipping a yacht, fishing boat, or offshore rig, including a professionally made survival manual ensures your emergency response plan includes accessible, life-saving information.

When panic strikes or communications fail, having clear written instructions can make all the difference. The BCB Lifeboat / Liferaft Manuals provide that reassurance—guidance you can read, trust, and act upon in the harshest moments at sea.