1. Fireport
2.4.3 Refuelling
Before you start to fill the engine fuel tank, turn off the engine and naturally
any cigarettes or any other open flames like stoves, candles or lamps with
flames. It is not allowed to use switches or appliances that can cause spark
formation during fuelling.
When filling the fuel tank, do not use a plastic funnel between the fuel gun or fuel
container and the boat, as it prevents discharging the electric charge difference between
the fuel pistol and the filling fitting and could cause a spark.
Always clean up any spillage immediately after fuelling.
Loose reserve fuel containers onboard, should be stored in one of the stern storages
behind the canopy garage (not the stern sofas in the cockpit!). They are ventilated and
drained. Bow sofa-storages can also be used; they are ventilated but not drained. Always
check fuel containers before each trip to detect leakages or smell of fumes.
Fuel and its vapours are highly explosive. Exercise extreme caution and follow these
instructions while refuelling. The smell of fuel always means that there is vapourised fuel in
the boat. Never store fuel close to electric circuits or batteries. Do not use plastic funnels
when fuelling.
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