Tips for refuelling safely
- No passengers are permitted on board during refuelling or restarting.
- Turn off the engine and electrical equipment before refuelling.
- Don’t overfill your fuel tank and clean up spills immediately.
- Ventilate the tank and engine compartments after refuelling.
- Don’t start the engine if you can detect fumes.
- If possible, fill the fuel tanks away from the vessel in a well-ventilated, no smoking area.
- When refuelling, use a wide-mouthed funnel and clean up any splashes immediately.
- Regularly check perishable fuel lines for wear and tear and carry spares.
- Don’t keep oily or fuel-soaked rags onboard.
- Keep spare fuel in a tightly capped, secure container.