Vodotěsná taška Grab Bag

The Ocean Signal Grab Bag is an evacuation bag designed to hold all your essential survival gear. In an emergency requiring you to abandon ship, it allows you to quickly take your critical equipment (beacons, VHF, rations) to your liferaft.

Yes, this bag is designed to provide perfect waterproofing. It effectively protects your sensitive electronic equipment, such as distress beacons and portable VHF radios, from seawater and spray during an evacuation.

You can store all the equipment needed for survival at sea. This typically includes:

EPIRB and PLB distress beaconsA handheld VHF radio for emergency useFlaresSurvival rations and waterFirst aid kit

Yes, the design of this bag emphasizes buoyancy. Even when filled with your safety gear, it is designed to stay afloat, which is a critical factor during a difficult transfer to a liferaft.

The Ocean Signal Grab Bag weighs 0.7 kg empty. This weight reflects the use of thick fabric and robust materials, capable of withstanding friction and harsh marine environments.

No, although it integrates perfectly with Ocean Signal equipment, this bag is universal. It is fully compatible for storing EPIRBs, VHF radios, or safety gear from any other brand.

Absolutely. This bag is designed with high visibility as a priority. Its bright colors make it easy to spot in the water or inside the liferaft, even in low-light conditions.

It is recommended to store your abandon ship bag in an easily accessible location in case of emergency, ideally near the companionway or immediately next to the exit to the deck. It should be possible to grab it within a few seconds before leaving the vessel.

Yes, the bag is made from highly abrasion-resistant materials. This robustness is essential to prevent the bag from tearing during friction against the boat hull or inside the liferaft.

Although this is possible, this bag is primarily a technical safety device. Unlike a standard recreational dry bag, its design, reinforced fabric, and buoyancy are specifically engineered for survival situations and harsh marine environments.

To ensure perfect watertightness, use the roll-top closure system typical of marine dry bags. It is advisable to expel excess air (while keeping enough volume for buoyancy), roll the top of the bag several times onto itself, then clip the closure loop.

Yes, the materials used are specifically selected for their resistance to seawater and salt. This ensures the bag will not degrade prematurely and will continue to protect your critical equipment from marine corrosion.

Absolutely. Preparing a Grab Bag is a critical and mandatory step in offshore safety. This Ocean Signal model is a reliable and consistent storage solution for facing emergency situations offshore.

Yes, it is crucial to inspect your grab bag before every major passage and at least once a year. You must check the expiry dates of your flares, survival rations, and the condition of the batteries in your beacons and VHF.

Yes, this tote bag is designed with sufficient dimensions to accommodate bulky safety equipment, including an EPIRB distress beacon, while still leaving room for the rest of your survival gear.

No, the Grab Bag is in addition to the survival equipment already present in your liferaft. It allows you to carry additional personal and critical equipment (such as your handheld VHF, ship’s documents, or specific medications) when abandoning ship.

To extend the life of your bag, it is recommended to rinse it with fresh water if it has been exposed to spray or salt water, then let it dry completely in the open air, away from direct sunlight, before storing it.

The bag is made from a soft yet very thick fabric (as indicated by its 0.7 kg weight). This flexibility allows it to adapt to the volume of the equipment it contains and makes it easier to stow on board, while providing exceptional durability.

Yes, thanks to its perfect waterproofing, this bag is the ideal place to store copies of your ship’s documents, your passports and your credit cards in a dedicated pouch, to keep them safe in case of evacuation.

No, the Grab Bag Ocean Signal bag is sold empty. It is up to you to assemble and customize it with your own survival gear (EPIRB, VHF, flares, rations) based on your sailing program.