ATTENTION !
It is the responsibility of the owner/chief of the Board:
• Check the fire fighting equipment according to the manufacturer's requirements and the
regulations of your country.
• Replace the fire fighting equipment if it is outdated or unloaded, by extinguishing devices
of equal or greater capacity.
• Indicate to crew members:
- The location and operation of fire fighting equipment
- The location of the discharge port of the engine compartment
• Ensure that fire fighting equipment is readily accessible when the vessel is occupied.
• Always keep the shims clean and check that there is no fuel or gas vapor or fuel
leakage.
• Indicate the escape routes
Never:
• Obstruct the passages to the emergency exits (deck panels).
• Obstruct the safety controls (gas valve (s), fuel valve (s), electric switches.)
• Obstruct the storages containing fire extinguishers.
• Leave the vessel unoccupied with a stove or heating on.
• Use a gas lamp in the vessel.
• Fill a fuel tank or change a gas cylinder when the engine, stove or heater is operating.
• Smoking by handling fuels or gas.
• Hang curtains freely in the vicinity of the stove or other open-flame appliance.
• Store combustible products in the engine compartment.
• Modify any of the vessel's facilities (especially the electrical, fuel or gas installation) or
leave unqualified personnel to proceed with the modification.
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