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FUEL SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR BOARDING
“HAPPY SAFE BOATING”
FROM THE SILVERTON TEAM
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 yacht. Read your Owner’s Manual so
that you have a full understanding of the fuel system on your yacht.
Fuel, especially gasoline, is extremely fl ammable. Failure to follow these
recommendations, and the rules of good common sense, could result in
fi re or explosion; which could cause personal injury or death.
Before approaching your boat, extinguish all
smoking materials and make certain there are no
other devices on or near your boat that could create
a spark and start a fi
re or cause an explosion.
Approach your boat alone to make the initial in-
spection. Have your guests and crew standby at a
safe distance away from your boat.
Visually inspect your boat from the dock for any
fuel leaks from the deck fi lls or hull vents, and take
notice if there is any odor of fuel. Also, check the
water surface around your boat for signs of fuel.
Once onboard, open the cabin door and sniff at the
doorway, and then inside the cabin for fuel odor.
Open the Engine Compartment Hatch and sniff
for fuel odor.
Inspect the Engine Compartment and all Bilge
Compartments for fuel leaks and sniff for fuel odor.
If there are any signs of fuel leakage, either visu-
ally or by odor, open doors, hatches, and windows;
but most importantly, DO NOT start the Engines,
the Generator, or any other device that could create
a spark. Shut OFF all Battery Switches. Evacu-
ate the boat and inform the Dock Master. Have a
qualifi ed technician determine the source of the leak.
NEVER operate your boat if a fuel leak is suspected
or present!
If no signs of a fuel leak are present, board your
guests and crew.
Run exhaust blowers for fi ve (5) minutes before
starting the Engines or Generator.
Always be aware of the hazards associated with
fuel and follow all safety and maintenance proce-
dures in this publication, the Safety Manual, and
Chapman’s.
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