SAFETY MATTERS!

We treat safety as an issue of utmost importance. Please read the following guidance notes that set out our basic procedures.

GENERAL

■ Take care on the pontoons, particularly at night and in periods of poor weather. Wear appropriate shoes and avoid running.
■ Please do not allow children to ‘ride’ in marina trolleys.
■ Ensure that young children and non-swimmers wear lifejackets when on the pontoons
■ Do not leave hazardous or flammable material on the pontoons or in the boatyard.
■ Allow water supply to run for approx’ 30 seconds before filling water tanks. It is recommended that water is boiled before consumption.
■ Report any defective or damaged marina equipment immediately.

MAN OVERBOARD

In the event of falling in the water you should shout for assistance and swim to the nearest safety ladder. If you are unable to swim competently, think about using bathing platforms, transom ladders, dinghies or the mooring lines of nearby boats to help you get out.

If a crew member should fall in, assist them to a nearby rescue ladder or utilise onboard equipment to assist recovery. If the MOB cannot be recovered quickly, contact the marina office and ask for assistance.

In an MOB situation at night, if it is necessary to leave a person in the water unattended in order to summon assistance, make sure that the person in the water is attached to the pontoon or boat to prevent them from drifting away.

FIRST AID

First Aid boxes are located in the Marina Office and in the Staff Room on the hoist dock.

SWIMMING & DIVING

Swimming is not permitted within the confines of the marina. Diving operations are only permitted with the express written permission of the Managing Director and in full compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.

HOT WORK

Hot Work i.e. grinding, welding, burning etc is not permitted without the written consent of the Marina Manager.

FIRE DRILL

1. Raise the alarm
2. Contact the marina office
3. Clear the area of any people, particularly those downwind.
4. Only attempt to fight the fire if it is safe to do so.
5. Leave the area in an orderly manner. If this is not possible because you are trapped on the pontoons assemble away from the fire, upwind if possible and marina staff will collect persons with the work boat.
6. Gather at the assembly point(s) see Marina Map.

SAFETY STATIONS

At strategic locations around the marina we have Safety stations. Accommodated at each station is a lifebuoy and throwing line and a fire extinguisher. Rescue ladders are permanently deployed in the water (at least two on each pontoon leg). Please locate the position of your nearest ladder – you may need it one day!

PONTOON ELECTRICITY

■ Electricity can kill! Disconnect your vessel’s power lead at the pontoon outlet end first to avoid a ‘live end’.
■ Do not open electricity boxes on the pontoons. If you require assistance with your electricity supply please ask!
■ Please inspect your power leads regularly for wear and tear.

FUEL BERTH

■ No smoking or cooking whilst on the fuel berth.
■ Mobile telephones are not to be used on the fuel berth.
■ Fuel will only be served into appropriate fuel containers.
■ Engines must be shut down prior to refuelling.

HEALTH & SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

The boatyard is once again a hive of activity with owners preparing their boats for the season afloat.

During such work we ask owners to consider the health & safety implications of their work activities, and in particular:

■ Do not attempt to adjust props or cradles for antifouling purposes by yourself. Please ask marina staff to do this for you.

■ Be careful when walking around the deck of a boat high off the ground. Falls from height will cause serious injury!

■ Tie off the top of ladders

■ Don't throw things off your boat - there might be someone below!

■ Please don't allow children to play in the boatyard.

■ Clear up rubbish to stop slips, trips and falls.

For the sake of the environment please use the recycling facilities we have provided and remember - any hazardous waste e.g. oil filters, uncured paint or resin etc goes into the YELLOW BIN!