before refilling your fuel tanks
check the tank
When refueling a boat, passengers should remain on board and stay in a designated safe area away from the fuel source. They should avoid using any electronic devices and refrain from smoking or lighting matches. Additionally, passengers should be instructed not to touch any fuel lines or equipment and to follow the crew's safety instructions at all times.
An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical switches are off.
closing all hatches and doors while refueling
An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical switches are off.
closing all hatches and doors while refueling
An important step when refueling a boat is ensuring electrical switches are off.
Safe boat refueling practices include ensuring the boat is anchored or docked securely, turning off all engines and electrical equipment, and avoiding smoking or open flames nearby. Use a proper fuel nozzle to minimize spills, and always keep a fire extinguisher on board. Additionally, it’s important to monitor the refueling process closely and to fill the tank slowly to prevent overfilling, allowing for fuel expansion. Finally, check for leaks and ensure proper ventilation to disperse any vapors after refueling.
You should let the ventilation system run about four minutes before starting the engine on a boat.
There is the danger of accumulated fumes catching fire if there is a spark when an electrical device is switched on.
You are operating a boat with a power ventilation system. If you have just fueled this boat, it will take 1 minute to let the ventilation system run before starting the engine.