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FEELING – GROUPE ALLIAURA MARINE – BP 231 – 85106 Les Sables d’Olonne Cedex -France
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13. Lightning protection
Your boat is protected against lightning. The rigging is electrically earthed. Nonetheless, for your
safety, it is necessary to respect certain precautions.
13.1. Maintenance
If the vessel has been hit by lightning:
- The protection installation must be inspected to detect physical damage and check the
integrity of the device, as well as the continuity of the earthing.
- The compasses, electrical and electronic devices must be examined in order to
ascertain if damage or calibration changes have occurred.
13.2. Protection of persons during a storm
WARNING
During a thunderstorm, it is preferable to obey the following instructions:
People should stay below as far as possible.
People should stay out of the water and not let their arms or legs hang into the water.
Whilst maintaining satisfactory control of the boat and its sailing, people should not
touch any part connected to a lightning protection installation, especially not in such a
way as to form a link between such parts.
It is desirable that people should avoid any contact with metal parts of the rigging, the
spars, deck fittings and the lifelines.
14. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & SAFETY
We recommend you to find out about local regulations concerning respect for the environment, and
to obey international regulations against pollution in the marine environment (MARPOL), together
with the codes of good practice.
ATTENTION!
- Most cleaning products, engine oils, and fuels are likely to affect the environment, so they should
be discharged in authorized locations (check with the Harbour Master’s office).
- Certain products can likewise represent a risk for your own and others’ safety, which is why it is
important to read and obey the instructions for use.
- Substances used must be labelled and stored in an appropriate, ventilated place in the boat.