Vessel Safe Fueling Procedure

What is the first step in safe vessel fueling?

• Moor the boat securely to prevent spillage.

• Ground the nozzle against the filler pipe.

• Run the engine compartment blower for at least four minutes.

• Check for fuel vapour odours.

Where should your crew be during fueling?

• Tidying the vessel.

• In the cockpit observing fueling.

• Send all persons ashore.

• Allow crew to go swimming off the dock.

How should you prepare your vessel for fueling?

• Open all windows, hatches, portholes and cabin doors.

• Close all windows, hatches, portholes and cabin doors.

• Keep the engine running while fueling.

• Start propane or kerosene stoves with an open flame.

Where should portable tanks be filled?

• In the engine compartment.

• Inside the vessel's cabin.

• On the dock.

• Ashore.

After fueling, turn this on for four minutes before starting the engine: