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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
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 yacht extinguish all smoking materials and make certain
there are no other sources of possible ignition near your yacht.
Approach your yacht alone to make the initial inspection. Have your guests and
crew standby a safe distance away.
From the dock visually inspect your yacht for any fuel leaks from the deck fi lls or
hull vents and take notice if there is any odor of fuel.
Once onboard, open cabin door and sniff at doorway then inside 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 visually or by odor, open doors,
hatches, and windows. Evacuate the boat and inform the Dock Master. Have an
authorized Service Technician inspect your yacht.
If no signs of fuel are present, board your guests and crew.
Run exhaust blowers for fi ve minutes before starting the engines or generator.
Always be aware of the hazards associated with fuel and practice good common
sense.
“HAPPY SAFE BOATING” FROM THE SILVERTON TEAM
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