PONDICHERRY MARITIME ACADEMY

Even though it may be t-shirt weather and the air is warm, the water can still be very cold. Because the majority of us do not participate in cold water activities, we are unaware of how our bodies react in early and late season conditions.  On average, 200 people die each year from cold water immersion. If you're heading out on the water this winter, or even doing some work around the shoreline, there are a few things that you should know about Cold Water Immersion and Hypothermia.  Always wear a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) or life jacket when boating in early or late season weather. There is also a wide selection of Hypothermia clothing available. The Huddle Technique Important Steps: It is important to keep your head out of the water. A large percentage of your body heat is lost through your head, so it is critical to keep dry. Cold temperatures significantly decrease your physical ability. Swimming will be more difficult and you will not be able to swim as far. Heat E...

This blog contains information on how to survive by  finding land and reaching shore . if you're lost in the open sea, also you will find useful information about how to recognize signs of land. Sometimes the rescue team cannot get to you, or don't know where you are, so you need to do whatever it takes to stay alive, and eventually get to shore. Your survival in the open seas depends upon your ability to use the available survival equipment, and your special skills to apply them to cope with the hazards you face as well as your will to survive. But most importantly your ability to improvise, because every survival situation is different, so think and improvise by taking advantage of what you have available to you. Finding Land and Reaching Shore When you're in the open water you should watch carefully for signs of land. If more than one person is on the raft, the team should take turns to be on the lookout for land or signs of land (rotate every 2 hours). Below you will fi...

This blog contains information on how to survive by finding  drinking water in the open sea and ocean  in an emergency situation, also you will find useful tips on how to desalt seawater and evaporate it. Finding water is more important than finding food, because without food you can live for weeks, but without water you can't live more than three day. Your survival in the open seas depends upon your ability to use the available survival equipment, and your special skills to apply them to cope with the hazards you face as well as your will to survive. But most importantly your ability to improvise, because every survival situation is different, so think and improvise by taking advantage of what you have available to you. Finding Water in the Open Sea The lack of drinkable water could be a major problem on the open seas.  Seawater should never be ingested in its natural state . It will cause an individual to become violently ill in a very short period of time. When water ...