Man - Overboard Prevention And Recovery; Fire Prevention; Fire Extinguisher - Ockelbo B21 CAB Owner's Manual

2.3 M -
AN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RECOVERY
Refer chapter 3.6 for passenger and working areas of the boat.
Other areas must not be occupied when underway due to the risk of falling, potentially
into the water.
If a person has fallen into the water in calm seas, the person can use the rescue ladder
located on the port side of the transom (see chapter 7, figure 1 and position 23). Always
turn OFF the engine and then activate the emergency (dead-man) switch before using
the ladder. The ladder can be pulled down by a person already in the water. In harsh
weather, or if the person is physically not able to climb, it may be hard to use the ladder
alone and help from a person onboard may be needed. Therefore it is recommended for
two persons onboard, especially during harsh weather conditions. Chapter 4.8 further
describes MOB rescue/swim ladder.
WARNING
A rotating propeller can be lethal for a swimmer or person who has fallen overboard, or a
person using the ladder to board the boat or to enter the water. Shut down the engine and
activate the emergency switch (dead man's switch) if there is any person in the water behind
the engine, and always before using the ladder.
2.4 F
IRE PREVENTION
Fire is a serious boating hazard; because boats burn quickly. Do not remain onboard and
fight a fire for longer. If the fire is out of control and cannot be put out with the fire
suppression equipment onboard, abandon ship immediately.
It is the ultimate responsibility of the boat owner to inspect and maintain the boat's fire
prevention and fire-fighting equipment. This chapter covers fire prevention and fighting
measures related to the fuel-driven systems onboard the boat. For details of each
system/component, please refer to their specific chapters.

2.4.1 Fire extinguisher

The fire extinguisher is located underneath the port side pulpit. See the figure below and
make sure that you know how to remove and use it. The fire port (see chapter 2.4.2)
can be used for fast fighting of fires below deck.
The boat, when in service shall always be equipped with the following portable fire
extinguisher class:
Fire rating: 13A 89B C with a minimum of 2 kg capacity.
The boat owner/operator should:
1. Check the fire-fighting equipment at regular intervals; indicated on the
equipment.
2. Replace the portable fire extinguisher equipment, if expired or discharged, with
devices of same fire-fighting capacity.
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