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Boating Safety
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless and odorless gas produced by all engines
and fuel burning appliances. Even with the best boat design and construction, plus the
utmost care in inspection, operation and maintenance, hazardous levels of carbon
monoxide may be present in or near the boat under certain conditions. The boat owner,
operator, as well as all boat occupants, must understand the dangers of carbon monoxide
and must comply with all safety recommendations/requirements. For boats with cabins,
always ventilate the boat interior and avoid boating situations which cause increased
exposure.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and
colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the boat when
engines or generators are running.
Move to fresh air, if you feel nausea, headache, dizziness, or
drowsiness.
• Do not allow people to be on or near the swim platform or in the water near the swim
platform while the engine is running. Carbon monoxide will exist around the back of
the boat when engines are running.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space or while the boat is tethered to another
vessel.
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