The document provides instructions for surviving a shipwreck and being in a life raft or lifeboat. It details steps to take immediately after abandoning ship such as putting on protective gear and lifejackets. It recommends distributing survivors between rafts based on climate, congregating rafts to make rescue easier, rationing supplies, and assigning duties. It also gives guidance on maintaining the raft, treating injuries, signaling for rescue, rationing water, and prioritizing water over food unless there is plenty available.