How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours in a liferaft?

• A. 1 liter
• B. 1 pint
• C. 2 pints
• D. Half a liter

Answer: (B)

After the first day in a liferaft, water becomes the most precious resource, and the goal is to stretch it as long as possible until rescue arrives. The standard approach is to allow about one pint of drinking water per person per day. This amount provides a minimal level of hydration while conserving water for as many days as needed. Giving more would deplete the supply faster and could reduce survival time if rescue is delayed, while giving less risks dehydration, especially if the crew remains active or exposed to sun. Remember not to drink seawater; rely on the raft’s freshwater ration and conserve it carefully.