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Explosion
If explosion is imminent, put on PFDs, grab distress
signals and survival gear, and immediately abandon
ship.
Fire
Turn off engines, generators, stoves and blowers.
Extinguish smoking materials.
Have portable fire extinguishers ready. Do not breathe
fumes or vapors caused by fire or extinguisher.
If fire is in engine compartment, discharge portable fire
extinguishers through engine compartment access plate,
if equipped. Do not open engine hatch as this feeds
oxygen to the fire.
If you have access to fire, direct contents of
extinguishers at base of flames, not at the top.
Throw burning materials overboard if possible.
Move anyone not needed for firefighting operations
away from the flames.
Signal for help.
Put on PFDs, grab distress signals and survival gear, and
prepare to abandon ship.
Abandoning Ship
When clear of danger, account for all who were on
board, and help those in need.
Use distress signal.
Keep everyone together to make rescue easier.
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WARNING
BURN HAZARD – Swim against the current or wind if you
abandon ship. Leaking fuel will float with the current and may
ignite.
