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SAFETY DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
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12.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
BERTRAM has designed and built your yacht with your safety and the
safety of your guests as its highest priority. Nevertheless, the primary
responsibility for the safe operation of your yacht and the safety of all
persons onboard is yours. Always operate your yacht with care, courtesy
and common sense.
You, as the yacht’s owner and/or operator, are responsible for knowing
the navigation and safety rules and good seamanship practices. Take the
time to learn the Nautical Rules of Navigation (COLREGS), the
navigation techniques, and the safe practices for operating and
maintaining your yacht and its equipment safe.
You, as the owner of the yacht, and everyone who is responsible for your
yacht’s operations and maintenance should carefully read and
understand the guidelines and instructions contained in this manual and
in the manuals of the Manufacturers of the different equipment, as well as
the signs and directions installed on the yacht. Pay particular attention to
safety notices, warnings and cautions in this manual and elsewhere. This
information is essential for the safety of persons aboard and the safety of
the yacht.
Safety is also in the hands of everyone aboard.
All persons should be informed about the unique circumstances that are
experienced aboard a yacht. They should be instructed about the
necessary actions to take in emergency as well as routine situations.
Specific safety information follows in this section.
The time you invest in reading this manual about safety will provide you
with the knowledge to prevent and/or respond properly to potentially
hazardous circumstances.
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CAUTION
Persons operating your yacht must never be under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. The yacht’s pilot should be experienced in the use of
all instruments and controls, and know the handling characteristics of
the yacht at all speeds and sea conditions.
You should be certain that persons intending to operate your yacht are
completely knowledgeable about its proper operation. If you are not
certain about an individual’s qualifications or competence, the person
must be supervised by a qualified operator.
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CAUTION
When boarding or leaving the yacht, always use the designated
boarding or disembarking routes and equipment. Use the steps,
ladders, rails and handholds provided. Wear rubber soled shoes that
are clean and dry. Never jump from or onto the yacht. Never use
machinery control devices, drive wheels, etc. as handholds. Failure to
observe these practices can result in illness, serious injury or death.
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