Breaking out of fire in the boat is a phenomenon that can be expected to happen. Fire can burn out due to various reasons in the boat. this can be due to negligence, some of the issues in the engine of the boat such as fuel leakage,Cooking issues especially when it is unmonitored cooking such as leaving things out in the open and not monitoring them enough. there is no specific one place in a boat in which a fire can happen. it can break out at any place therefore a fire extinguisher is always placed in the boat.
The front of the boat is commonly known as bow. This part contains many instruments and equipments that are necessary for the functioning of the boat.
- Measures to talk if fire breaks out in the front of the boat:
There are certain measures that must be taken immediately in case a fire breaks out in the front of the boat. These measures are given below:
- Immediately, turn off the engine. Turning off the engine will prevent the further spread of the fire in case if the fire is due to some engine related issues. If one does not turn off the engine then there is a risk that the fire may turn out nore ferocious and spread rapidly.
- Imform all the passengers on the boat about the fire. This can be done through an emergency alarm or a shout out, saying “Fire!”. This immediately grabs everyone’s attention and in this way people will be informed in no time.
- Everyone must wear PFDs or life jackets. In case if the fire is more than expected and jumping in the water is expected then the life jackets may prove to be of very use for the passengers’ lives. Also life jackets must be worn always by everyone for the safety purposes.
- Look for the fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must be used to reduce the fire and water should be propelled directly at the point of fire.
- Everyone should be requested not to panic. The state of calm should be maintained for doing things properly. Only equal efforts and equal work will lead to some good events.
- Emergency services should be contacted immediately. This can be done through radio and if the radio is not available then mobile phones must be used to inform the authorities.
- If the fire is not diminished with the help of fire extinguisher then eveyone must be prepared to leave the ship. Ships have life rafts. These life rafts must be dispelled in case of emergency.
- If the fire is controlled to an extent then passengers must wait for the rescue services to arrive and there is no need to leave the boat. Just stay there and wait for the services to come.
- Conclusion:
In conclusion, people should be mentally prepared for every kind of situation. They must know how to tackle a difficult situation like the fire outbreak in the front part of the boat. Only mutual work will lead to a safe journey.