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In case of fire in the galley:
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Shut the gas supply valve!
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Smother flames with fire blankets!
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If the fire has reached parts of the furniture use the fire extinguishers!
In case of fire in the engine room:
In case of a fire the engine has to be stopped immediately if the nautical safety is not reduced! Do
not open the hatches!
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Turn off the engine!
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Shut the fuel valve!
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Do not open the hatches!
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There is a small opening behind the companionway between the steps of the engine room
flap. Insert the nozzle of the fire extinguisher here and empty its entire content into the engine
room.
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Open the engine room only, if you are sure that the fire is put out, the temperature has been
dropped and you are be able to fight flaring up fire again.
Fire on a yacht can turn into a nautical distress. Try to establish
radio contact (mayday or pan pan). Keep the distress signals
ready.
In case of fire in the engine room, persons not directly involved in fire fighting should leave the
inside area via the escape hatch in the saloon or the foredeck cabin.
Fig. 5 Escape ways