Waterproof 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 carry your critical equipment (EPIRB, VHF, rations) to your liferaft.

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

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

EPIRB or PLB distress beaconsA portable backup VHF radioDistress flaresSurvival rations and waterA first aid kit

Yes, this bag is designed with buoyancy in mind. Even when filled with your safety gear, it is intended to stay afloat, which is a critical factor during a difficult transfer to a liferaft.

The Grab Bag from Ocean Signal weighs 0.7 kg when empty. This weight reflects the use of thick fabric and robust materials, able to withstand 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. The bag’s design prioritizes high visibility. Its bright colors make it easy to spot in the water or inside a life raft, even in low-light conditions.

It is recommended to store your grab bag in a location easily accessible in an emergency, ideally near the companionway or immediately next to the exit to the deck. It must be reachable within seconds before leaving the vessel.

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

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

To ensure a perfect seal, use the roll-top closure system typical of marine dry bags. It is recommended to expel excess air (while keeping enough volume for buoyancy), roll the top of the bag several times, 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 per year. You must check the expiry dates of your flares, survival rations, and the condition of the batteries in your EPIRB and VHF.

Yes, this tote bag is designed with dimensions large enough 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 gear (such as your handheld VHF, ship’s documents, or specific medications) when abandoning ship.

To extend the lifespan of your dry bag, rinse it with fresh water if it has been exposed to spray or saltwater, then allow it to air-dry completely, away from direct sunlight, before storing it.

The bag is made from a very thick but flexible 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, passports, and credit cards in a dedicated pocket to keep them safe in case of evacuation.

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