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Lie To	See Heave To

Lieutenant	A naval rank next below that of lieutenant-commander, which is next below that of captain (the equivalent of commander).

Life Jacket	Chaleco Salvavidas A device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life preserver, life vest, PFD or personal floatation device.

Life Raft	A raft used in case of emergencies, such as sinking or fire.

Life Vest	A wearable device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life jacket, life preserver, PFD or personal floatation device.

Lifeboat	Small boat carried on the vessel and used in case of emergency.

Lifeboat Drill	The master of every vessel is bound by international law to make the officers, crew and passengers adequately acquainted with the procedures of lowering and the use of lifeboats in case of emergency.