A lifeboat or liferaft is a small, rigid or inflatable boat carried for emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard a ship. Lifeboat drills are required by law on larger commercial ships.

Lifeboat, watercraft especially built for rescue missions. There are two types, the relatively simple versions carried on board ships and the larger, more complex craft based on shore.

Lifeboats are an essential component of maritime safety, designed to ensure the survival of passengers and crew in emergencies. Over the years, lifeboat design and construction have evolved significantly …

Lifeboat: Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix. Several survivors of a torpedoed merchant ship in World War II find themselves in the same …

Feb 2, 2024 · As of this month, Lifeboat is officially 11 years old, and we think 11 years (a prime number!) is the perfect time to reflect on our time together. We want to acknowledge the ups and …

Jul 6, 2023 · A lifeboat is a self-sufficient specialised watercraft that provides a means of escape from ships, offshore platforms and other vessels in emergency situations.

Dec 11, 2023 · In this article, we’ll explore the different types of lifeboats, their designs, their specific applications in maritime safety and key factors to select the most suitable lifeboat.

Dec 19, 2025 · A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.

Dec 21, 2025 · A lifeboat that washed off a cargo ship has come ashore on a Devon beach. HM Coastguard said teams were first alerted to the container ship lifeboat at Sidmouth Beach at about …

Aug 29, 2024 · Lifeboats are the last line of defense when everything else goes wrong. Getting them right isn’t optional, SOLAS and the LSA Code spell out exactly what must be on board, where it sits, …