2.4 ESCAPE ROUTES

In order to cope with the different emergency situations that could require the abandonment of the yacht (fire, collision with sinking hazard, etc..) in the quickest and safest way, the rules in force require an “escape plan” informing about the safest as well as quickest paths for taking shelter and reaching the “muster stations”, located outdoors, from which it will be easier to leave the yacht.

CAUTION

Always keep the escape routes, dry, free and accessible.

CAUTION

The stairs must be carefully used during navigation.

DANGER

The on-board personnel must ensure that escape routes and paths are always free and accessible.

NOTE

All people on board must be aware of the risks and dangers that they can meet when aboard the yacht.
In particular, they must know which are the safest escape routes under different emergency conditions.

DANGER

According to the nature and position of the danger or fire source, to choose very carefully the safest and most suitable escape route.

DANGER

For safety reasons, the engine compartment access doors must be kept closed at all times and in all situations.
They must only remain open when in use.

Escape route diagram