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8.2. Safety advice
CAUTION
It is the responsibility of the owner/skipper:
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To ensure that all fire-fighting equipment conforms to the requirements of the boat builder
and to the national regulations in your country.
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To replace any portable fire extinguishers which have been discharged or which are
damaged in any way, with extinguishing apparatus which has a capacity equal to or
superior to the previous ones, and to refill or replace fire extinguishing systems if they are
damaged or have been discharged.
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To provide at least one fire bucket fitted with a lanyard and located in an immediately
accessible area.
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To ensure that all fire-fighting equipment is immediately accessible when the boat is
occupied.
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To advise members of the crew:
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The location and operation of fire-fighting equipment
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Location of the fire extinguisher orifice for the engine compartment (located in the
riser of the sugarscoop steps).
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The location of evacuation and escape routes.
Never:
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Obstruct routes to emergency exits (deck hatches).
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Obstruct safety system controls (gas valves, fuel taps, electrical breakers).
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Obstruct lockers containing fire extinguishers.
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Leave the vessel unattended with the cooker or heater left on.
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Use a gas lamp inside the vessel.
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Refill a fuel tank or change a gas bottle when the engine, cooker or heating system are in
use.
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Smoke when handling fuel or gas.
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Hang curtains near to the cooker or other appliance with an open flame.
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Modify any of the vessel’s installations (especially electrical, fuel or gas installations) or
allow any non-qualified person to modify such installations.
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Store any combustible items in the engine compartment.
Always keep bilges clean and ensure there is no fuel vapour or gas present.
