There are 2 zodiacs onboard with aluminum floors and outboard motor and a dinghy made of synthetic material with paddles.
The zodiacs will be operated by crew members. Usage has to be announced to the cruise leader first.
Everybody has to wear a survival suit in the zodiac.
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| Survival suits (Helly Hansen E300-2 dry suits) are not present onboard. You need to lend a well-fitting suit from the AWI clothing storehouse. Please also order thermo insoles as well and wear warm socks with the suit. |
(Foto:Hansen)
(Photo:Hansen)
Advantages of the survival suit:
- Cold shock upon the sudden contact with the water is avoided.
- Uncontrolled breathing possibly under water during the first few seconds will not happen
- The danger ofheart and circulatory system problems is reduced
- Danger of submersion is reduced.
- Freezing to death is delayed.
Core temperature within the body decreases by 2°C in 6h.