The information present on the certification plate does not relieve the operator of
responsibility. Use wise and sound judgment when placing equipment and passengers on
your boat.
1. Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of the
number of persons onboard, the total weight of persons and equipment must never
exceed the maximum recommended load. Always use the seats/seating spaces provided.
2. When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended cargo/luggage load.
Always load the boat carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim
(approximately level boat), and secure loose equipment when underway. Avoid placing
heavy weights high up.
3.6 PASSENGER LOCATIONS AND EMBARKING/DISEMBARKING
The figure below shows suitable passenger locations and where to step while
embarking/disembarking the boat.
Ask passengers to be seated while the boat is moving, ask them to hold on to handrails
when seated or while embarking/disembarking. Do not use the bow cockpit when
operating the boat at higher speeds than 10 knots, or in high wave conditions.
The safest and recommended point of embarking/disembarking is at the bow. The anti-
slip patterns cover the elevated bow deck and there are handrails to hold on.
When moored steadily alongside a jetty, passengers may also use the SB and PS stern
storages and step up on the area covered by fabric, see the figure given below.
Be very careful as the surfaces are narrow and may be slippery when surfaces, shoes or
feet are wet or dirty. Be aware of that the boat may move due to the shift of weight and
waves. Make sure the distance to the jetty is short enough and the boat cannot move
away from the jetty. Hold on tight to boat handrails and firm objects on the jetty and ask
for support from fellow passengers.
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