noun
life raft; lifeboat
Refers to a raft or small boat used for emergency evacuation at sea. Often used in maritime safety contexts.
See also: 救命ボート
船が沈みそうになったので、乗客は救命筏に乗り移った。
As the ship was about to sink, the passengers transferred to the life raft.
Life rafts must be inspected regularly.