Life Raft

A life raft, is generally speaking, a small inflatable and rigid craft that is carried onboard a larger vessel. Life rafts are an essential piece of safety equipment and are used in the event of an emergency occurring on the ship. They differ from lifeboats in that the latter can, as well as being inflatable, can also be made of fiberglass or wood. They are used as a rescue boat but not typically seen as a long-term survival craft