MARCH 2010: The BSS have published two news releases on the storage and use of petrol aboard boats. If you have a boat which uses a petrol engine for propulsion, or if you carry a portable petrol generator on your boat which you use on or off the boat, then you will find these worth reading.
These are available as down-loadable files below.
Petrol Powered Craft – Be Vigilant NR00110 Petrol powered craft – be vigilant
Petrol Dangers with Portable Engines NR00210 petrol dangers with portable engines
The BSS has further advice on the subject here: www.boatsafetyscheme.com/downloads/avoidingPETROL.pdf
The BSS website is here: www.boatsafetyscheme.com
In the past six years the BSS has recorded 34 incidents of fire or explosion linked to petrol engines on inland waterways and coastal boats. 31 people needed hospital treatment, including some in intensive care. In the same period, seven incidents of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning have been linked to generators and outboard motor exhaust fumes.
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