Provide what aid you can reasonably give, according to your knowledge and experience, and your vessel’s capabilities. 

• Fires on other craft are indicated by large black smoke palls. 

• Be extremely cautious as you approach and keep to the windward side of the vessel on fire. 

• Remember most fires on small vessels originate from fuel, heating appliances, stoves, leaking gas or cooking fats and oils. Fuel and gas fires spread very quickly. Even a minor spill can create an almost explosive spread of flames.