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PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
- Turn off the engines if operating.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply.
- Cut off all sources of air (smother the fire using blankets).
- Hold the extinguisher upright and aim at the heart of the fire.
If fire broke out in an engine hold:
- Turn off the engines if operating.
- Cut off the power supply, the fuel supply and gas supply if required.
- If possible, shut off the air supply using towels to block off the engine
air inlets, intakes and outlets.
- Cast the extinguisher product using the extinguisher vent located at
the back of the aft cabins berths.
- Make sure that the fire is completely under control.
- Open the bay access hatch to make any necessary repair.
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ESSENTIAL PRUDENCE RULES
Never:
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves, power switches).
- Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter any of the boat’s systems (electricity, gas or fuel).
- Fill up a tank when an engine is running or a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels.
Make sure that engine bays are clean at all times and regularly check
that there are no fumes or fuel and gas leaks.
Do not store flammables products in the engine holds.
SaFETy 11
WaRNING
Should you replace components of the fire extinction system, only proper
components with the same designation or with equivalent technical capacities
and fire resistance should be used.
DaNGER
always keep an extinguisher handy in case the fire should start again.
DaNGER
Use co2 extinguishers only to fight electrical fires.
Evacuate the area immediately after discharging the product to prevent
asphyxia.
Ventilate before entering.