FUEL SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR BOARDING
This fuel safety checklist is designed to be used as a quick reference to minimize the risks associated with
fuel hazards. You should refer to this checklist every time you board your boat. Read your Operator's Manual
so that you have a full understanding of the fuel system on your boat.
Before approaching your boat, extinguish all smoking materials and make certain there are no other sources
of possible ignition near your boat.
Approach your boat alone to make the initial inspection. Have your guests and crew standby a safe distance
away.
From the dock, visually inspect your boat for any fuel leaks from the deck fills or hull vents and take notice if
there is any odor of fuel.
Once aboard, open the cabin door and sniff at the doorway then inside the cabin for fuel odor.
Open the machinery compartment hatches and sniff for fuel odor.
Inspect the machinery compartments for fuel leaks and sniff for fuel odor.
If there are any signs of fuel leakage, either visually or by odor, open doors, hatches, and windows. Evacuate
the boat and inform the dock master. Have an authorized service technician inspect your boat.
If no signs of fuel are present, board your guests and crew.
Run exhaust blower for five minutes before starting the engines or generator.
Always be aware of the hazards associated with fuel and practice good common sense.
"HAPPY AND SAFE BOATING” from the Marlow-Hunter Team
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Figure 5.10
Fuel Systems
5.9
To Next Page
Loading...
