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Fire Safety For Small Boat
MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT
PETROL HAZARDS LPG (BUTANE)(PROPANE) HAZARDS

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure you have minimum of one extinguisher and one fire blanket located near to the cabin exit, and readily available

  • Water...for'solid' combustibles
    Foam...for'liquid' fires
    Dry powder/Carbon Dioxide.
    general purpose, but use with care in confined spaces e.g cabins
  • Fire blanket.

    Service your fire extinguishers at least twice annually, preferably at the start of the year.!







      In case of a fire ..

      GET OUT if you can...
      Tackle the fire if it is safe to do so...
      Isolate petrol and gas if possible...
      Avoid other craft... and alert them...
      Prepare emergency grab bag and liferaft...
      Remove non essencial crew...
      ABANDON SHIP!!!
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