DANGERThe responsibility for the operation of each boat lies solely with the captain.
It is the captain’s direct responsibility to ensure, prior to departure, that the safety equipment required by law is present on board and fully functional.
Your yacht has been realised with the utmost care by RIVA to grant the best possible reliability and safety to the persons on board.
It is anyway necessary to remember that these conditions, even if necessary, are nevertheless not sufficient, as reliability and safety are based upon strict and continuous observance, by the Owner and his/her Guests, of the so-called “On-board Ethics”.
“On-board Ethics” means all those behaviour rules which all persons on board must strictly observe in order not to jeopardize the product that the Builder realised with so much care and professionality.
Naturally, behaviour rules to be observed on board differ depending on the activity to be carried out.
Distribute loads so as to maintain the correct trim, do not overload the yacht, especially at bow and stern.
Observe the rules to prevent a sea collision and the speed limits, moreover pay always the highest attention during navigation.
The Captain, after having duly collected information on the yacht’s operation and controls, should at first try and simulate some test manoeuvres with the aid of the Shipyard personnel, to familiarize with the controls and be aware of the typical reactions of this yacht.
DANGERThe responsibility for the operation of each boat lies solely with the captain.
It is the captain’s direct responsibility to ensure, prior to departure, that the safety equipment required by law is present on board and fully functional.
The main operational steps, such as getting underway, navigation, anchoring and mooring must be carried out and verified scrupulously. In particular, all pre-departure procedures must be strictly followed.
All refuelling phases must be carried out taking all the precautions necessary to guarantee safety and to prevent even the smallest spillage of products which could pollute the surrounding environment.
When navigating near harbours, beaches and docks, observe the directives issued by local port authorities, particularly as to the speed; high speed can originate waves which can jeopardize the safety of the environment and of people.
Before lowering the anchor in free waters, check it it is allowed and verify the type of sea bottom, to prevent damaging or upsetting the surrounding marine habitat balance.
When entering and exiting, make sure that steps, handles and shoe soles are clean and dry.
In order to prevent the risk of injury, the instruments in the helm position must only be used from the correct piloting position.
DANGERDo not use the yacht if the safety equipment is inoperative.
Failure to meet this requirement may originate serious risks for the safety of your yacht and of your passengers.
CAUTIONClose portholes, windows and skylights while navigation, especially in poor weather conditions.
Also, make sure that you have closed or locked doors to prevent collisions with objects or people.
CAUTIONAvoid sudden manoeuvers at high speed.
CAUTIONFor greater safety and comfort, reduce speed in the presence of waves.
CAUTIONAny changes in the disposition of the masses on board, such as the addition of weights on top, a structure or the replacement of components with different specifications, can significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of the yacht.
In these cases, contact RIVA After Sales & Service Department.
DANGERDo not remove or alter the protections of moving parts, adopted by the manufacturers of the utilities on board and by the shipyard, when using the yacht.