Boat Fueling Safety Tips

Before beginning to fuel
Dock the boat securely and ask all passengers to exit.
Do not allow anyone to smoke or strike a match.
Check all fuel lines, connections, and fuel vents.
Turn off anything that might cause a spark-engines, fans, or electrical equipment.
Shut off all fuel valves and extinguish all open flames, such as galley stoves and
pilot lights.
Close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat.
Remove portable fuel tanks and fill them on the dock.
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While filling the fuel tank:
Keep the nozzle of the fuel-pump hose in contact with the tank opening to prevent producing a static spark.
Avoid spilling fuel into the boat's bilge or the water.
Never fill a tank to the brim-leave room to expand.
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After fuelling:
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.