2.3.1 Fire control equipment

Check the exact locations of the fire control equipment in the section Safety diagram.
Fire extinguishers

You must fit the boat with hand-held fire extinguishers. The fire ratings of the fire extinguishers must be at least as follows:

For Axopar Shadow 1500 CE version:

  • Fender boxes: 256B.

    • Driver seatbase: 8A68B (2kg)

    • Fenderbox near engines: 331B (6kg + 4kg or 4 x 2kg)

    • Front Cabin: 8A68B (2kg)

    • Optional aft cabin: 8A68B (2kg)

For Axopar Shadow 1200 CE version requirements as above except:

Fenderbox near engines: 265B (6kg + 2kg)

Check the exact locations of the fire extinguishers in the section Safety diagram.

The fire extinguishers are not included in the manufacturer's delivery. Before using the boat, it must be furnished with fire extinguishers.

Fire blanket

A fire blanket is ideal for putting out small fires and also one of the best options if a person's clothes catch fire.

  • Keep a fire blanket onboard in an easily accessible place.