2. OPERATING
THE BOAT
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WARNING
A rotating propeller can be harmful for a swimmer or person who has fallen overboard, or a
person using the ladder to board the boat or to enter the water. Shut down the engine and
activate the emergency switch (dead man’s switch) if there is any person in the water behind
the engine, and always before using the ladder.
2.4
F
IRE PREVENTION
Fire is a serious boating hazard; because boats burn quickly. Do not remain onboard and
fight a fire for longer. If the fire is out of control and cannot be put out with the fire
suppression equipment onboard, abandon the ship immediately.
It is the ultimate responsibility of the boat owner to inspect and maintain the boat’s fire
prevention and fire-fighting equipment. This chapter covers fire prevention and fighting
measures related to the fuel-driven systems onboard the boat. For details of each
system/component, please refer to their specific chapters (e.g. chapter on stove, heater
and fuel tank).
2.4.1 Fire extinguishers
There are 2 fire extinguishers and they are located as follows:
inside the starboard helm, behind the door.
inside starboard stern sofa, under the lid.
Safety labels are attached to show the location. Make sure you know how to remove it
and use the extinguishers. The boat, when in service, shall always be equipped with the
following portable fire extinguisher class:
Fire rating:
2 pcs, rated at
13A 89B C with a minimum of 2 kg capacity.
The boat owner/operator should:
1.
Check the fire-fighting equipment at regular intervals as indicated on the
equipment.
2.
Replace portable fire extinguisher equipment, if expired or discharged, with
devices of identical fire-fighting capacity.
3.
Ensure that the fire-fighting equipment is readily accessible when the boat is
occupied.
4.
Inform the crew members and passengers about the location and operation of
the fire-fighting equipment, the fire port, escape routes and exits.
5.
Unlock any deck hatches to enable firefighting inside storage areas and keep
the fire port free.
6.
Keep the bilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapours or fuel leaks
frequently.
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