To prevent passengers from falling overboard, it is important to make sure everyone on board respects the areas indicated in the following diagram:
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Areas indicated with dark green circles are seats designated for passengers while underway.
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Areas where you can go when leaving the harbour and docking are highlighted in light green.
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Grip handles which you can use when seated or when moving around on the boat are pointed at with callout numbers.
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While on the way, you need to use lifeline (in the marked areas) which is attached to given positions.
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Two extra seating areas in category C (12)
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Designated seating areas in category B (10)
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Hooking point for lifeline
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Moving area while underway (marked in light green)
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Hooking point for lifeline in the railing
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Moving area while the boat is stationary (marked in green)
While underway, remember to ensure that everyone obeys the following rules:
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Always be seated in the designated seating areas.
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Avoid going onto the swimming platform and foredeck. Never stay on the foredeck at speeds exceeding 30 kn.
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Always wear a personal flotation device.
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Always use the grip handles for support when seated or when moving around on the boat.
Never exceed the maximum recommended number of persons when loading the boat.
Make sure that the total weight of persons and equipment never exceeds the maximum recommended load, regardless of the number of persons on board.
Risk of losing balance, falling, or falling overboard.
Only use the designated grip handles for support when seated or when moving around on the boat.
Do not use any other metal tubes or railings for gripping. They are not designed to sustain the strain from a person's weight.
The roof is not designed to carry a person's weight.
Never climb onto the roof or hang from it.