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Maintenance of the fire-fighting equipment
The owner/person operating the boat must:
- Get the fire-fighting equipment checked at the frequency shown on the equipment;
- Replace portable fire extinguishers, if outdated or discharged, by extinguishing apparatus of
equal capacity;
- Provide at least one fire bucket with a lanyard, in a readily accessible place, for protection
on deck;
- Get the fixed fire extinguishing systems filled or replaced if they are discharged or have
expired.
Responsibility of the owner/boat operator
It is the responsibility of the owner/boat operator to:
- Ensure that the fire-fighting equipment (portable extinguishers, bucket and fire blanket) is
readily accessible when there are people onboard;
- Ensure that the engine compartment fire extinguisher discharge port is readily accessible;
- Show the members of the crew:
- The location and use of the fire-fighting equipment;
- Location of discharge ports in engine compartment;
- The location of evacuation routes and fire exits.
- Equip the vessel with one or more portable extinguishers whose heads are compatible with
the diameter of the discharge orifice in vertical use.
- Unlock all deck hatches and fire escape openings when the vessel is occupied.
Notes for the attention of the boat user
General points
- Check that the bilges are clean and frequently check that there are no fuel/gas vapours or
fuel leaks.
- In the case of replacement of components of the fire-fighting equipment, use only the
appropriate components of the same code designation or having the equivalent technical
capacity and fire resistance.
- Do not install free-hanging curtains or other fabrics near or above the cooking appliances or
other equipment with a naked flame.
- Do not store combustible materials in the engine compartment. If non-combustible materials
are stored in the engine compartment they must be secured so there is no danger of them
falling on machinery and they do not obstruct access to and from the compartment.
- The fire exits other than the door or main companionway are identified by the following
symbol:
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