Proper Seamanship - Recommendations And Instructions; Protection From Falling Overboard And Means Of Re-Boarding; Stowage Of Life Raft; Ventilation - Silver Fox Avant Eignerhandbuch

Give instructions on how to safely conduct when leaving the shore
and/or how to prevent the propeller from rotating when turning on
the engine (in other words, ask the driver to make sure the trans-
mission is in neutral gear).
Give instructions to always keep the emergency stop cord attached
to the driver while the boat is moving and to keep it attached un-
til maneuvering the boat requires the driver to detach the cord (i.e.
when docking).
Do not sit in the bow area cockpit when the boat is moving at high
speeds.
5.10 Proper seamanship – recommendations
and instructions
5.10.1 Protection from falling overboard and
means of re-boarding
In calm seas, the easiest way of re-boarding is to use the swim lad-
der mounted onto the transom. The ladder can also be pulled down
by a person who is in water. See the rescue ladder positions in fig-
ure 4.
5.10.2

Stowage of life raft

All over 6 m long boats should have a designated place for a life
raft pointed out. The recommended positions are marked in figure
5, pages 158-159.
5.10.3

Ventilation

The stove draws the oxygen required for combustion from the cab-
in and generates combustion gases. Provide adequate ventilation
when using the stove.
At slow speeds under unfavourable circumstances (following wind),
exhaust fumes may find their way into the cabin through the open
door. If you smell any exhaust fumes, keep the door closed and ven-
tilate the cabin via the deck hatches.
Provide adequate ventilation in the sleeping compartment as well.
5.10.4

Securing loose items

Secure heavy loose items, such as anchors, firmly before departure.
5.10.5

Respect for the environment

Protecting the watercourses and the environment is a point of hon-
our for a boater. Do not:
– spill fuel and oil
– release toilet waste into the water
– dump rubbish overboard or leave it on the shore
– release detergents or solvents into the water
– make loud noise at sea and in marinas
– make large wakes particularly in narrow straits and shallow waters.
Comply with all local laws and regulations. Read the internation-
al regulations on preventing the contamination of the marine envi-
ronment (MARPOL) and follow them.
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