2 Gasoline engines for propulsion
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2 Gasoline engines for propulsion

  2.1 2.1 A vessel may be fitted with an inboard gasoline engine where:-

  • .1 the engine is located in an efficiently enclosed space to which a fixed fire extinguishing system is fitted;

  • .2 provision is made to ventilate the engine space thoroughly before the engine is started;

  • .3 electrical devices within the engine and tank compartments have protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gasses;

  • .4 any flexible hose used between the engine and any solidly mounted metallic line to eliminate vibration failure is made of fire resistant fuel hose;

  • .5 not more than 12 passengers are carried; and

  • .6 the vessel is certified to operate only in coastal waters.

  2.2 A vessel fitted with one or more outboard gasoline engines:-

  • .1 shall be certified to operate in coastal waters only;

  • .2 shall have the engines securely fastened to the hull;

  • .3 where the engines are not permanently secured, the engines shall be provided with an effective safety chain or cable;

  • .4 shall have effectively drained engine wells that are long enough for the engine to be tilted up; and

  • .5 where the vessel is fitted with a single outboard engine, it shall, where it proceeds beyond protected waters, have an auxiliary outboard engine of sufficient power to enable the vessel to return safely to port or a safe haven.

  2.3 Gasoline for outboard motors shall be stored:-

  • .1 in portable containers that can be readily jettisoned; or

  • .2 in a fixed-in-place inboard tank independent of the hull, where:-

    • .1 the vessel is a rigid hulled vessel or rigid/inflatable boat;

    • .2 the tank is constructed of mild steel or stainless steel and located in a safe place;

    • .3 the tank is tested to a pressure of 0.3 bar, to the satisfaction of a surveyor;

    • .4 the opening of the vent pipe from the petrol tank is protected by a flash proof fitting; and

    • .5 where the possibility of accumulation of hydrocarbon vapours exists and where a source of ignition may be present, a safe detector of hydrocarbon gas is fitted under or adjacent to the tank.

  • .3 electrical devices within the engine and fuel tank compartments shall be protected against ignition of any surrounding flammable gasses (explosion proof).

Parent topic: Part A - General Provisions
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