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| Fuel on a Boat - Fire Safety |
 Fuel on a boat can be different, but each boat uses some fuel or gas. Owners of the boats and those steering them need to know how to manage safely boat engines and fuel in them.
Fires on boats are not as common as fires on land. However, if you are on a boat you will need to stay alert and take care as fires spread more quickly on water. Boats pose different fire risks to those who are aboard, but by following some common-sense guidance, you can protect your boat and any crew.
These simple basic safety guidance will reduce the risk of fire on your boat... |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 16 June 2008 | Comments (0) | Views: 317
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| Smoke Alarms in Boats - Fire Safety |
 Smoke alarm technology has developed significantly during the past several years with more features being available, such as optical sensors, long life batteries and the facility to ‘hush’ the alarm when, for example, cooking food.
It's strongly recommended that boats with overnight accommodation are fitted with at least one smoke alarm. Boaters should use smoke alarms as part of their fire action plan to detect and ultimately escape from fire on the boat.
Early detection of a fire while boating can help deal with a small fire before it gets out of control or give everyone aboard the chance to escape without being overcome by smoke or poisonous fumes, especially while sleeping and that's why unaware of the fire danger.
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Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 12 June 2008 | Comments (0) | Views: 224
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| Boating Fire Safety |
 Fire safety while boating is essential both when boat is moored and in open waters. Boat fires are less common than fires on land. But when they do occur, they can have destroying consequences. Boats are often far away from the land, so boat fire may result in frighting consecuences. Since it takes longer for fire-fighters to arrive at an incident, a fire can totally destroy a boat and everything on it for that time.
Boat that is well maintained to minimum fire safety standards has higher degree of boating fire safety and fire is unlikely on it. But it is a great concern to boaters who can be caught unawares or in a situation where escape is difficult. |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 10 June 2008 | Comments (0) | Views: 229
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| Man Overboard! - Lifting a Person Back on Board |
 The main in the situation called "Man Overboard" that falling usually happens unexpectedly and at the most inconvenient moment.
Instructions how to lift a person back on board are generally included in the structure of all navigator courses of fullsize and small size ships. It is taught there commonly that helmsman should simply steer the ship to the place of falling. Completely dressed man in reality becomes clumsy in the water, it's difficult to grasp him, and his weight would be enough to drag his rescuers away in the water. So, how to lift a fallen person back on a little motorboat, especially if only one person was left in it? |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 9 April 2008 | Comments (0) | Views: 453
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| Essential Yachting Rules and Etiquette in Details |
 We discussed yachting rules and etiquette briefly in the previous article. Let's talk about some most essential rules and etiquette in more details in this article.
Life has changed. Besides sailing yachts, motor yachts are successfully used for a long period of time already. Sailing yachts are more comfortable and more reliable in navigability. However the price for these kind of yachts is high. Not many people can allow themselves such a purchase. And here is a paradox: a man, who purchased a yacht for a big sum of money considers he can do whatever he wants on the yacht.
But! Yacht is a water type of transport and yachting submits to all navigation laws. All of rules, norm of behavior and etiquette spread straightly at any ship, weather it's small or huge. |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 4 April 2008 | Comments (0) | Views: 402
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| Life Jackets for Boating |
 Life Jacket, Vest, PFD - Whatever you call them, they will save your life…
The life jacket is the single most important piece of safety gear for any boater. It is estimated over 85% of boaters who die in a boating incident would have survived if they had only been wearing a PFD. Isn’t that reason enough to buy a good quality life jacket and wear it always? Boating is a sport, and having the best safety gear available is critical. |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 6 November 2007 | Comments (1) | Views: 5666
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| Vessel Safety Check |
 It is a known fact that safe boats do save lives. For recreational boaters, operating any size or type of boat, safety should be an all-important part of the boating experience. In addition to wearing lifejackets and completing a boating safety course, getting an annual Vessel Safety Check of your boat is an ideal way to boat smart from the start. A free vessel safety check can help you navigate through problem situations. |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 2 November 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 252
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| Boating Pre-Departure Checklist |
Check if you have everything you need to leave for voyage on your boat. There's no place to buy stuff you are lacking somewhere in the sea, lake, river, where you are far away from the bank, where there are no shops, supermarkets and there's just a small possibility you'll find the thing you need on the bottom of a pond.
Check your batteries, fuel. Take your documents for the boat, check weather forecast. You don't want to be taken by surprise far away from the shore.
This Boating Pre-Departure Checklist will help you to be prepared.
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Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 25 October 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 271
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| Boating Safety Tips |
No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures.
There are so many different things which can influence your ride on a boat. They can help you to spend unforgettable time on the water, to increase your happy memories storage, to take great pictures, to strengthen relations with your family and friends or they can spoil the whole day, weekend or even influnce your whole life.
So it's better to be prepared, to take all you need and be on the alert. Read below to familiarize yourself with 10 basic boating safety tips... |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 17 October 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 407
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