SECTION : BOATING SAFETY
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WARNING MARKERS
It is a good idea to ask local authorities if there are hazardous areas and
how they are marked. Boaters must also recognize the flag designs, which
indicate that skin divers are present and keep well clear of the area.
DIVERS FLAG ALPHA FLAG DISTRESS FLAG
USED BY RECREATIONAL
DIVERS—INDICATES
DIVER’S POSITION
WORLDWIDE VESSELS ENGAGED
IN DIVING OPERATIONS—DOES
NOT INDICATE DIVER’S POSITION
INDICATES FELLOW BOATER IS
IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE
Skin Diver Warning Flag
Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked.
Steer clear from the area and remain alert.
Swim Area Warning Buoy
Navigation markers serve as a means of identifying navigable
routes, and indicate water hazards. Boaters should become
familiar with navigation markers and stay within marked
boundaries and clear of hazards.
CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas produced by all
engines and fuel burning appliances. Even with the best boat design
and construction, plus the utmost care in inspection, operation and
maintenance, hazardous levels of CO may still be present in accommodation
spaces under certain conditions. To reduce CO accumulation, always
ventilate the boat interior and avoid boating situations which cause
increased exposure. The boat owner, as well as all boat occupants, must
ensure that they understand the dangers of carbon monoxide and comply
with all safety recommendations/requirements.
No one should be allowed to stand or sit in any area of the boat that is not a
designated seat while the boat is running. It is the responsibility or the boat
owner and occupants of the boat to understand and comply with all warning
labels and safety recommendations/requirements.
DANGER
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause
brain damage or death.
• Engine and generator exhaust
contains orderless and colorless
carbon monoxide gas.
• Carbon monoxide will be around
the back of the boat when
engine is running and after the
engine is turned off.
• Move to fresh air, if you feel
nausea, headache, dizziness, or
drowsiness.
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