Safety rules

Safety rules on board Avel Vaez

Rule #S1: The captain is the person in charge on board. The captain is responsible for the safety of the passengers and the integrity of the boat. The captain is also responsible for preserving the environment around the boat during the cruise. 

Rule #S2: The hostess/seaman is the captain's assistant. Passengers follow the captain's or sailor's instructions.

Rule #S3: All persons on board must follow the captain's instructions. If these instructions cannot be followed or if they are unclear, the captain must be informed immediately.

Rule #S4: The captain or seaman must be present on board the tender when it is in use.

Rule #S5: During the day, lifejackets should be worn in the cockpit, on deck and in the tender.

Rule #S6: At night, lifejackets must be worn in the cockpit, on deck and in the tender.

Rule #S7: The harness lanyard must be fastened when maneuvering on deck at night or when sea or wind conditions make it necessary.

Rule #S8: When sails are set, swimming is not permitted, even if there is no wind.

Rule #S9: When the boat is underway, the consumption of alcohol or any narcotic substance is to be avoided.

Rule #S10: When under sail, the anti-capsize system must be engaged and the sheets must have a maximum of two turns on the winch heads, be taken out of the self-tailling and put on the self-releasing cleats. This is essential under autopilot.

Rule #S10: In the event of fire, shout "fire" and attack the fire with the nearest extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are located in each cabin and in the saloon. A battery fire extinguisher is located in the port gangway. The fire protection trigger for each engine compartment is located in each aft cabin.

Rule #S11: In the event of a man overboard, shout "man overboard" and release the crown buoy and IOR pole. Cast off the sheets to stop the boat. Follow the skipper's instructions.

Rule #S12: In the event of a capsize, evacuate the boat through the safety hatches located at the front of each forward cabin hull sides. Before leaving the boat, put on the survival suits located under the mattresses in the forward cabins.

Rule #S13: In the event of abandon, regroup the passengers on the trampoline and launch the liferaft. If possible, launch the dinghy. Before leaving the boat, put on the survival suits located under the mattresses in the forward cabins.

Rule #S14: Any substance kept in a container must be clearly identified.

Rule #S15: During navigation, hull and deck portholes must be kept closed. Do not open escape hatches in forward cabins, except in case of evacuation.

Rule #S16: Open deck portholes are a hazard when moving around on deck.