Heliograph

International distress signalling mirror; will reflect rays of the sun at directed objects like aircraft and distant boats/ships.

Life Buoy

Floatation device; for use when waterborne during capsize.

First Aid Kit

For injuries sustained at sea.

Radar Reflector

To become conspicuous in ship radars – for use when fishing in shipping lanes to prevent loss of nets and collision.

Life Jacket

Personal floatation device; for donning before being waterborne during capsize.

Survival Rations

Compressed food rations; to be used when stranded at sea.

Sea Rescue Streamer

Distress signal; to be streamed out during emergencies; for attracting attention of rescue aircraft and ships.

Container for water

Extra fresh water; to be used when stranded at sea.

Handheld GPS

Used to find positions, mark underwater dangers like reefs, to find shortest way back home and to find direction and speed.

Compass

For finding direction when disoriented at sea.

Jack Knife

To disentangle from fouls by nets and ropes and for any rope work during emergencies.

Fishing and distress light

Dual purpose light - for use at night as a working light and as a distress lamp during emergencies.

Light for drift nets

Quick flashing light to mark length of drift net at night; to prevent larger boats from running over.