Sobrevivência em alto mar: náufragos e naufrágios

Abstract

Throughout history it is possible to highlight some maritime tragedies, like the famous case of the Titanic, which resulted in several deaths. In order to prevent future negative occurrences, greater awareness of the training of the crew and proper use of life saving equipment became necessary. Because of the greater importance given to safety issues at sea, the number of serious accidents reduced in the same way that the frequency of occurring. Even with new conventions concerning security, It is not advisable discard the possibility of any unforeseen event that requires the abandonment of the vessel or even the risk of becoming a castaway. For this reason, it gives the relevance of knowledge of abandonment procedures and survival skills as well as familiarity with life saving vessels, which are the lifeboats and inflatable rafts. Among the determining factors for surviving a shipwreck, the lifejacket is very important, just like the science of actions that prevent health risks. Knowing how and when to act in case of accident it is critical to preserve life.