August 22, 2019
Boat owners must take responsibility for preventing fires on their boat and in the marina. The most common causes of boat fires—electrical malfunctions, unattended portable heaters and poor housekeeping—are not particular to boating life. If you see a fire hazard or have concerns, share them with marina management.
Handy Information Links:
http://www.nordhavn.com/resources/tech/boat_fires.php
http://www.boatingmag.com/how-to/preventing-boat-fire
http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/fire/
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/021598tip2.htm
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/022298tip2.htm
https://www.abycinc.org/news/