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Waste synthetic material, rope, nets, lines, garbage bags etc. must not be thrown over the side. Synthetic materials can foul fishing gear and propellers and can kill fish.

degrease ventilation and trunking.

Degrease filters and stove ventilation trunking regularly.

depiction of a hot stove left unattended.

Never leave a hot stove unattended. Grease or oil can easily ignite and cause a major fire.

a bin containing oily rags and other flammables.

Flammables should be stored in proper containers, away from crew quarters.

a well-ventilated cabin.

Make sure that all cabins and living quarters are well ventilated. Exhaust gases from the engine room can be deadly if allowed to build up.

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Date modified:
2010-01-19