If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?

Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft

Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it

Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board

Jump onto the raft itself

I don't know

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If conditions permit, the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship is to use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board. Jumping into the water without a lifejacket or jumping directly onto the raft can be dangerous and should be avoided unless necessary.