Waterproof grab bag Grab Bag

The Ocean Signal Grab Bag is an evacuation bag designed to hold all your essential survival gear. In the event of an emergency requiring you to abandon ship, it allows you to quickly carry 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 handheld VHF radios, from seawater and spray during an evacuation.

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

Distress beacons (EPIRB, PLB)A backup handheld VHF distress flaresSurvival rations and waterA first aid kit

Yes, the design of this bag prioritizes buoyancy. Even when filled with your safety gear, it is engineered 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 dry. 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. The design of this bag prioritizes high visibility. Its bright colors make it easy to spot in the water or inside the life raft, even in low-light conditions.

Store your grab bag in an easily accessible location in case of emergency, ideally near the companionway or immediately beside 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 waterproof 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 watertight bags. Squeeze out 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 critical to inspect your Grab Bag before every major offshore passage and at least once per year. You must check the expiry dates of flares, survival rations, and the condition of batteries in your EPIRB and VHF.

Yes, this holdall 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 gear (such as your handheld VHF, ship’s documents, or specific medications) when abandoning ship.

To extend the lifespan of your bag, it is recommended to rinse it with fresh water if it has been exposed to spray or saltwater, then let it dry completely in the open air, 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 equipment it contains and makes it easier to stow aboard, 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 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 equip and customize it with your own survival gear (EPIRBs, VHF, flares, rations) based on your sailing program.