2.3 Fire protection and control

The most common fire sources are the and the stove. If there is a fire in the boat, it may result in an explosion.

Fire usually spreads very fast — be quick to extinguish the fire with the fire extinguisher on the boat!

See the section Safety diagram for the exact location of the fire extinguisher(s).

If the fire starts to get out of control, leave the burning boat to save lives.

Always put down the fire by depriving the fire of oxygen.

Do not use water!

Using water in fire involving flammable liquids can spread the liquid and make the fire worse.

  • Keep the bilge clean.

  • Do not hang curtains or other flammable material near or above any equipment with naked flames.

  • Never leave the boat unattended when the cooker or heater is switched on.

  • Never replace gas containers when the s are running.

  • Never smoke when handling gas.

  • Never block evacuation routes or emergency exits.

  • Never block access to safety equipment such as  main power switches.

  • Never block access to fire extinguishers, visible or concealed.

  • Never modify the boat’s systems (especially electrical or gas systems).