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5.3 Firefighting
If in spite of all protection measures a fire starts on the yacht, you should behave as follows:
All persons who cannot actively fight against the fire, should go on deck, either
− via the companion way, or
when a fire starts in the pantry or the engine room
− through the escape hatch over the bow berth
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5.4 In case of a fire in the pantry
Immediately close the gas supply valve!
Extinguish the flames with the fire-extinguishing ceiling. It can be re-used afterwards. When
elements of the decoration are on fire, you should use the fire extinguisher.
5.5 in case of a fire in the engine room
First close the fuel supply valve in the tank room from the navigation seat.
Don´t remove the companion way and don’t open the companion way bulkhead.
You will find a tap in the companion way bulkhead. Remove this tap. You’ll see a small
opening. Just place the snout of the fire extinguisher into this hole and empty the fire
extinguisher completely.
Wait a few minutes before opening the engine room, to check the damage.
5.6 In case of a fire in the living space
Here too the fire extinguisking ceiling can serve.
You should always have a piston pump in the equipment locker to activate the foam fire
extinguisher in emergencies.
Relevant indications
It is the task of the boat owner to
• regularly check and maintain the fire extinguishers,
• take care that fire extinguishers are replaced after their life cycle.
The same goes for fire extinguishers that have been used. The new fire extinguishers should
at least have the same extinguishing capacity as the previously installed.
It is the task of the skipper or the boat owner to take care that
both fire extinguishers are easily accessible and
that all persons on board know about the
• Setup and use of fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing ceiling,
• Location and function of the extinguishing hole for the engine room,
• Exit via the bow hatch.
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