10.8 Vessel Refuelling

Emergency Action In the event of a gas leak being detected, the following actions should be taken:

▪A manual shut-off valve located

adjacent to the appliance, but easily accessed for the purpose of operation;

Operational Safety, including at Marinas, and Maintenance

▪Gas detectors, located in the

▪Isolate the gas supply at the

space appliances are situated. Detectors should be located in bilge areas or at floor level to detect accumulating gas leakage. Alarms should be audible and arranged to automatically cut off the gas supply from the bottle;

bottle;

▪Extinguish all flames and

cigarettes. Do not operate any electrical equipment or switches;

▪Ventilate the space, being aware

that as the gas is heavier than air, it will sink into bilges;

▪Carbon Monoxide alarms and local

fire alarms should also be fitted in spaces containing cookers;

▪Be aware of the location of all fire

extinguishing equipment;

▪All gas safety isolation and safety

▪Do not operate the system until

devices should be clearly marked to indicate their function and the open and closed positions.

the fault has been corrected by a qualified technician.

Further information and advice is contained in Marine Notice No. 37 of 2017 (Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) installations and systems on merchant vessels, fishing vessels, pleasure craft and other marine craft).

Only appliances designed for use in a marine environment should be installed on a vessel. The cooker should be fitted with a gas shut-off. Systems should be subject to annual maintenance by a qualified technician and all onboard alarms and shut-offs should be checked at least monthly when the vessel is in use.

10.8 Vessel Refuelling

Refuelling of boats can create a risk of fire and/or explosion, leading to loss of life, injury and significant property and environmental damage. Preventing such events or mitigating their effects requires close attention. For advice and guidance on vessel refuelling, please see Marine Notice No. 61 of 2023.

Appliances should be securely fixed to the craft. Where a cooker is mounted on a gimball arrangement, its freedom to move should not be restricted.

A means of exhaust ventilation should be fitted to the space where a LPG appliance is fitted, with suction ducting located at floor level or in bilge areas. Extraction fans should be located external to the space.