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How do you put out a ship fire?

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How do you put out a ship fire?

Step 1) Immediately turn off the engine. Step 2) Station your passengers away from the source of the fire. Step 3) Make sure everyone on the boat is wearing a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Step 4) Use your fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.

What is a boat Stern?

Bow : Front of a boat. Stern : Rear of a boat. Starboard : Right side of a boat.

What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of your boat quizlet?

What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of your boat? Put the stern into the wind.

What should you do if a fire breaks out in the back?

Position the pleasure craft so that the fire is downwind.

  1. If the fire is at the back of the pleasure craft, head into the wind. If the engine must be shut off, use a paddle to keep the bow into the wind.
  2. If the fire is at the front of the pleasure craft, put the stern into the wind.

What do you do in case of fire on a ship?

In case of fire, raise the Fire/General alarm as soon as possible. Try to stop fire and if it is not possible, muster according to the Fire Muster List.

What do you do when a boat is on fire?

If fire erupts on your boat:

  1. Stop the boat if you are underway.
  2. Position the boat so that the fire is downwind.
  3. If the fire is in an engine space, shut off the fuel supply.
  4. Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames, and sweep back and forth.
  5. Never use water on a gasoline, oil, grease, or electrical fire.

What is a fantail on a boat?

The fantail was the rear or aft deck of the ship. Below the fantail are the two powerful 6 foot propellers that propel the ship and the large twin rudders used to steer the SLATER. Spotted around the deck are ventilators, and bitts and chocks used to tie up any stern lines, and a towing padeye.

What do you do if your boat breaks down in water?

What to do When Your Boat Breaks Down on the Water

  1. Ensure all people aboard are safe and that the boat is not in peril.
  2. Set an anchor to keep from drifting.
  3. Use your GPS, chart or BoatUS App to get accurate coordinates of your vessels location.
  4. Call TowBoatUS for marine assistance on VHF16 or your phone. (