Alfastreet Marine Energy 18 User manual

Energy 18 – User Guide
Contents page
1 WELCOME ON BOARD.........................................4
1.1 About t e manual........................................8
1.1.1 Warning signs and symbols...................8
1.2 Ot er manufacturer's user guides.................8
1.3 Your responsibilities.....................................8
1.3.1 Navigation ability..................................9
1.3.2 Registration of t e vessel......................9
1.3.3 Vessel categories.................................9
1.3.4 Weat er conditions:...........................10
1.3.5 General navigation safety rules............11
1.3.6 Planning t e navigational route............11
1.4 Supplier's responsibilities............................12
1.4.1 Warranty period..................................12
2 THE COMMON SENSE PRINCIPLE.....................13
3 SAFETY............................................................14
3.1 General safety measures............................14
3.2 Safe navigation..........................................14
3.3 Obligatory equipment ................................15
3.3.1 Life jackets........................................16
3.3.2 Portable fire extinguis er....................16
3.3.3 W istle, orn.....................................16
3.3.4 Visual warning tools...........................16
3.4 Recommended equipment..........................16
3.5 Rescue equipment.....................................17
3.6 Emergency situations.................................17
3.7 P one numbers for emergency calls...........20
3.8 Problems wit manoeuvring t e vessel........21
4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE VESSEL.21
4.1 Dimensions ...............................................21
4.2 Speed and autonomy ................................23
4.3 Carrying capacity ......................................24
4.4 Stability ...................................................24
4.5 Motor power.............................................24
4.6 Hull identification number...........................25
4.7 Manufacturer’s certificates..........................26
4.8 International requirements........................26
4.9 Navigation and anc or lig ts.......................26
5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.............................26
5.1 Diagram of t e vessel’s electric circuits........28
5.2 Batteries....................................................29
5.3 Battery c arge wit t e system voltage of
220V................................................................30
5.4 Battery c arge wit solar cells....................30
5.5 Battery maintenance..................................34
5.6 Fuses........................................................34
5.6.1 Fuse for moving t e roof....................35
5.6.2 Fuses of ot er current-using components
...................................................................35
5.7 Switc es for t e current-using components..36
6 MOTOR............................................................36
6.1 Electrical motor..........................................36
6.1.1 Protection of t e electric motor............37
6.1.2 Torqeedo Cruise 2.0R tec nical data.....37
6.1.3 Plan of operating elements..................38
6.1.4 Remote t rottle wit integrated display
and magnetic key.........................................38
6.1.5 Setting up t e battery c arge indicator.39
6.1.6 Trouble s ooting.................................42
6.1.7 Pylon..................................................43
6.1.8 C anging t e propeller........................43
7 HYDRAULICS....................................................44
7.1 Construction..............................................44
7.2 Hydraulic aggregate...................................46
7.3 Hydraulic telescopic cylinders......................47
7.4 Return mec anism.....................................47
7.5 Steering mec anism...................................48
8 BEFORE THE NAVIGATION................................48
8.1 Transport and lifting of t e vessel...............48
8.1.1 Lifting t e vessel.................................49
8.1.2 Towing t e vessel................................49
8.2 Lifting and lowering t e roof.......................49
8.3 Embarking t e vessel................................51
8.4 Fuel quantity and navigational lengt ..........51
8.5 Navigation plan..........................................51
8.6 Nautical c arts...........................................52
8.7 Weat er forecast........................................52
8.8 Measures before departure........................52
9 DURING THE NAVIGATION...............................52
9.1 Position of t e passengers during t e
navigation........................................................52
9.2 Motor angle...............................................53
9.3 Safety switc for s utting down t e motor...53
9.4 Ignition.....................................................54
9.5 Observing t e surroundings during navigation
.......................................................................55
9.6 Passenger safety........................................55
9.7 Autonomy of t e batteries..........................55
9.8 Awareness and environment care...............55
10 AFTER THE NAVIGATION.................................56
10.1 Arrival notice............................................56
10.2 Stopping t e motor..................................56
10.3 Vessel equipment care..............................56
10.4 Switc ing off t e current-using equipment.56
10.5 Vessel protection......................................56
11 MAINTENANCE...............................................57
11.1 Cleaning and servicing t e vessel..............57
11.2 Lifting t e vessel......................................57
11.3 Vessel and equipment protection...............57
11.4 Regular servicing......................................58
11.5 Storing t e vessel in winter.......................58
11.6 After t e winter storage............................59
12 SERVICING.....................................................60
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1 WELCOME ON BOARD
Congratulations for becoming t e owner of t e vessel Energy-18. Alfastreet Marine greets
you and welcomes you into t e company of owners and lovers of vessels. Take your time
to carefully read t ese guides and t eir attac ments. T is publication will elp you to
answer all t e questions you mig t ave regarding t e vessel. In case you ave additional
questions, please contact t e salesperson. Alfastreet wis es you to feel comfortable and
safe on your vessel from t e first experience onwards.
Please complete t e c art below so t at t e important information about your vessel and
its manufacturer s all be gat ered in one place and quickly available w en you need
t em.
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Vessel identification number:____________________________________
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Manufacturer'sepresentative:___________________________________
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Our contact information:
Alfastreet d.o.o. - Alfastreet MARINE
Partizanska 12 , SI-6210 SEŽANA, SLOVENIA
tel. n.: [phone]
fax: [phone]
website: www.alfastreet-marine.si
Contact person:
Tjaša Luin Peric
email: [email protected]
tel. n.: + 386 5 70 72 123,
mobile: + 386 41 388 166
Technical support:
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tel. n.: [phone]
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Certificate of the vessel’s suitability for the requirements of the boat design
category C and D
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1.1 About the manual
T ese guides offer important warnings about safety and your responsibility as t e vessel’s
owner. All t e information provided in t is publication is based on t e latest information
available at t e time of printing. Due to our policy of continuous product improvement, we
reserve t e rig t to apply c anges at any time and wit out prior notice in t e specification
of t e models as well as in case of cancellation of any models. Furt ermore, we reserve
t e rig t to c ange t e specifications, t e components or additional equipment w enever
and wit out any obligations to models produced prior t e date of suc c anges. Alfastreet
Marine recommends a periodical visit of our website www.alfastreet-marine.si, w ere you
can find additional and new information as well as t e FAQ section.
1.1.1 Warning signs and symbols
T e manual also provides warning signs. T ese ave different meanings and levels of
importance, it is t erefore necessary to carefully read t e content of t e t ree warning
signs below.
1.2 Other manufacturer's user guides
T e vessel Energy-18 features equipment and various components from different
manufacturers. T e equipment and t e components are only mentioned in t is manual as
all t e manuals, user guides, warranty statements and detailed information on t e
equipment and t e components are collected in a special folder (Additional equipment). If
you miss any document t at you t ink s ould accompany t e vessel, please contact your
vendor or call Alfrastreet d.o.o. on t e p one number [phone].
1.3 Your responsibilities
As t e owner of t e vessel and a participant in t e traffic on water, you are responsible for
t e navigation safety, t e traffic safety and t e safety of t e passengers on board. You
s ould especially take into account ow to:
•increase of t e safety at sea,
•reduce your risk of collision and injuries at sea,
•increase your independence at sea,
•expand your navigation area,
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1.3.1 Navigation ability
Reading, understanding and using t is user guide is just as important as learning to
adequately control t e vessel. T is publication IS NOT a course on safe navigation and is
also NOT a manual on ow to operate, ow to anc or and ow to tie t e vessel. A safe
control of t e vessel requires more skills, knowledge and awareness t an is required for
driving a car or lorry.
As t e driver, owner and user of t e vessel you are responsible for it, t erefore it is
necessary to inform yourself on safety and complete a course on safe navigation.
Furt ermore, inform yourself on t e correct andling of t e vessel in case of emergency.
As t e vessel traffic in closed seas is denser, you s ould also learn t e rules of operating,
avoiding and manoeuvring t e vessel.
1.3.2 Registration of the vessel
Every vessel needs to be included in t e register before its first departure. T is is carried
out in t e office aut orised for t e registration of vessels. In Slovenia, t is can be done at
t e Maritime Directorate of t e Republic of Slovenia. For furt er information about t e
registration you can contact t e Directorate or visit t eir website
ttp://www.up.gov.si/si/storitve/vpis_colnov/ . It is imperative t at t e registration is done
before t e first departure.
Apart from t e registration in t e country in w ic t e vessel is most commonly used, it is
also necessary, in t e event of navigating into t e seas of anot er country, to inform
yourself on a possible additional registration of t e vessel, as it is required by some
countries. T e easiest option to do t is is at t e office w ic issues t e navigation permit.
1.3.3 Vessel categories
T e vessels are divided into four categories, according to t eir navigation capacity in
various weat er conditions:
A. Ocean navigation area
Hig est wind speed: over 40 knots (over 20.6 m/s)
Wave eig t: over 4m
T e vessel can navigate in t e ocean.
B. Offs ore navigation area
Hig est wind speed: up to 40 knots (up to 20.6 m/s)
Wave eig t: up to 4m
T e vessel can navigate in t e ig seas.
C. Ins ore navigation area
Hig est wind speed: up to 27 knots (up to 13.9 m/s)
Wave eig t: up to 2m
T e vessel can navigate in t e coastal area, larger gulfs, lakes and rivers.
D. S eltered coastal area
Hig est wind speed: up to 15 knots (up to 7.7 m/s)
Wave eig t: up to 0.5m
T e vessel can navigate in smaller lakes, rivers and canals.
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Your vessel Energy 18 satisfies t e requirements of t e category C and D.
T e information on t e ig est wind speed and wave eig t included in t e above text do
not mean t at t e vessel would sink above t e mentioned wind and wave limits. T e
information means t at you would be able to safely navigate wit your vessel in suc
weat er conditions. Nevert eless, it is necessary to inform yourself on t e conditions at
sea before t e departure, in order to avoid storms or ot er inconveniences at sea. It is
also necessary to be aware of any c ange of weat er during t e navigation, as bad
weat er, ig waves etc. can catc you very quickly, w ic can seriously t reaten your
safety as well as t e safety of your passengers.
1.3.4 Weather conditions:
Before and during t e navigation you s ould pay special attention to t e following:
•inform yourself on t e weat er forecast and weat er conditions at sea before your
departure from t e marina,
•a sudden c ange in t e wind speed or direction as well as in t e wave eig t can
signal a fast deterioration of t e weat er,
•if you notice a storm approac ing, navigate immediately to t e nearest marina or
quay,
•if you are surprised by a storm during t e navigation, make sure all passengers are
seated and direct t e prow towards t e wind maintaining enoug speed to slowly
move forward,
•c eck if all passengers on board ave an adequate life jacket,
•if you navigate into a dense fog, determine your position, lower your speed and
warn ot er vessels of your presence,
•w en a t understorm is approac ing, it is very important to tie t e vessel along t e
coast as quickly as possible and disembark. Do not stay in t e water during t e
lig tning, as t at would increase your possibility of being struck.
Safety in water traffic
T e water surface does not feature any road lanes, indicators or similar elp found in road
traffic. T erefore t e vessel’s conductor must be even more aware of all sides of t e vessel
and not just t e direction of navigation.
Failure to consider safety rules and negligence can quickly lead to serious injuries of t e
people on board or even deat , as t e consequence of accidents.
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1.3.5 General navigation safety rules
Always be aware of your surrounding during t e navigation and follow t ese rules:
•Always conduct t e vessel wit an adequate speed, w ic ensures a safe navigation
for all passengers on board,
•Always pay attention to t e traffic in t e direction of navigation ad well as around
t e vessel, especially before you c ange t e direction of navigation.
•Reduce t e speed of t e vessel, pay attention to its surrounding, not only t e
direction of navigation, and turn on t e vessel’s navigation lig ts w en:
•t e visibility is reduced,
•in turbulent water,
•in dense traffic.
•Always departure after getting enoug sleep or after enoug rest. In case you fall
asleep w en controlling t e vessel, you can cause it to sink or cras into anot er
vessel or participant in t e traffic on water. You are also fully responsible for t e
damage caused by falling asleep during t e navigation.
T e conductor of t e vessel must always pay attention to t e vessels approac ing from all
sides. He must also pay attention to t e bat ers, partly sunk wrecks and ot er objects in
water w ic are dangerous to t e navigation (trunks, reefs, s allows, strong currents,
etc).
T e passengers on your vessel rely on you to take care of t eir safety and t e safety of
t e navigation by maintaining an adequate speed and by respecting t e navigation safety
rules. You s ould also make sure t at you do not expose your passengers to danger wit
quick manoeuvres, suc as turning, sudden increasing or reducing of t e speed. During
weat er c anges or reducing daylig t t at result in low visibility, you must adjust t e
speed of t e vessel to t e momentary navigational conditions. By doing so, you gain
enoug time and space to avoid danger.
1.3.6 Planning the navigational route
In order to avoid navigating in dangerous waters wit potentially dangerous reefs, sunken
objects, s allows, dangerous currents and similar perils, it is necessary to prepare, prior to
your departure, a detailed navigational route w ic you plan to follow.
During t e planning of t e route you s ould use adequate navigational tools w ic you
know ow to use and understand t eir importance. You s ould also take into account t e
guidelines of experienced guides and sailors and consider t e most appropriate time of
navigation for your navigational route area (tide). In case of navigating in unknown
waters, wit out knowing t e possible dangers, navigate wit low speed and carefully
observe t e surrounding area as well as t e direction of navigation, in order to avoid any
potentially dangerous situations.
Make sure t at ot ers know w ere you are.
T erefore, before departure inform your family members and friends about t e following:
•t e planned direction of your navigation,
•t e envisaged date and time of return,
•t e description of t e vessel,
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•t e number of passengers on t e vessel.
In case of emergency t ese information can be transferred to t e coastal station or t e
rescue boat crew w ic will be sent to elp you, t us, considerably increasing t e
possibilities of your rescue and limiting t e possibilities of serious injuries of t e
passengers. It is also important to inform t em about your arrival to t e destination, as
failure to do so could result in a false alarm!
1.4 Supplier's responsibilities
T e supplier guarantees t e vessel wit t e determined equipment, service and
examination of t e boat before t e supply and at any time after t e supply as well as t e
possibility of complaint in case of proven defects on t e vessel. Furt ermore, e offers an
illustration and presentation of t e safety requirements, signs, procedures and instruments
as well as an explanation and, if necessary, an illustration of t e basic procedures for
controlling t e vessel. T e supplier also examines wit t e client all t e information about
t e warranty, explains w at to do in case of breakdowns and ow to obtain a warranty
service. Moreover, e provides t e complete user guides.
If you do not receive all t e equipment or if you ave problems wit t e vessel and you
wis file a warranty claim, call your supplier or t e supplier of t e defective component.
1.4.1 Warranty period
Alfastreet d.o.o. (Alfastreet Marine) guarantees to all t e owners of t e vessel Energy 18,
w o purc ased t e vessel t roug t e manufacturer or is legal representative, to repair
all defects and substitute t e defected components of t e vessel, w ic occurred wit in
t e warranty period. T e said period for t e vessel Energy 18 is of one year (12 mont s),
wit t e exception of t e components listed in t e following c art, for w ic t e
manufactures guarantees a different warranty period.
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Product Warranty period Note
Plastic Osmosis for all polystyrene parts
5 years, for ot er defects 2
years
Hydraulic roof 3 years Polyuret ane parts of t e
roof according to t e above
mentioned conditions
Gelcoat 2 years
Batteries 1 year Maintenance according to
t e manufacturer’s
guidelines (ENCLOSED)
Propulsion (electric or
petrol motor)
1 year Manufacturer’s warranty
and service
Propeller 1 year Mec anical damages and
wear are not covered by
t is warranty.
Radio wit speakers 1 year Manufacturer’s warranty
and service
P otocells 1 year Manufacturer’s warranty
and service
Battery c arger 1 year Maintenance according to
t e manufacturer’s
guidelines (ENCLOSED)
T e warranty claim can be filed only wit t e original receipt, validated by t e
manufacturer or is legal representative.
2 THE COMMON SENSE PRINCIPLE
Dear customer – user
T e manufacturer, distributor, designer, constructor, boat examiner and ot ers w o
contributed in any way to t e realization of t e vessel and writing of t is manual,
guarantee to ave put t e maximum effort into t ese extensive guides for t e safe use of
t e vessel Energy 18 and to ave included all possible situations and problems t at you
could encounter in t e role of t e owner and user of t e vessel, bot on land and on
water. Nevert eless, t ere are various examples or series of events t at were not
described in t is manual or t at were described in a different form.
T erefore, all t e above mentioned persons involved in t e project of building your vessel
appeal to you, to take into account w en using your vessel not only t e guides from t is
manual but also t e very important PRINCIPLE OF COMMON SENSE! Navigation can be a
fantastic and unique experience w ic can also lead to tragedies if t e safety rules are not
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respected. Always bear in mind to departure after enoug sleep and rest and wit
responsibility towards yourself and t e people around you.
T is principle s ould be respected always and everyw ere, but we would like to ask t e
users, to fully respect t e said principle especially w en using t is vessel.
Always consider t e safety of all t e ent usiasts of water-related activities.
3 SAFETY
Your safety and t e safety of your passengers depend on t e way you operate wit and
maintain t e vessel. Reading and understanding t e entire manual is t erefore necessary
for anyone w o s all operate t e vessel, in order to ac ieve a safe navigation. It is also
necessary to take into account all t e additional guidelines provided by t e manufacturer
or t e supplier. On top of t at, you need to make sure t at you understand t e importance
and function of all instruments and buttons featured on t e das board of t e vessel prior
to your departure.
An incorrect use of t e vessel is dangerous. T e present c apter offers a description of t e
most important safety rules, w ic must be observed before, during and after t e
navigation.
3.1 General safety measures
Make sure t at all passengers on board of t e vessel are aware of and apply t e basic
safety measures and rules of t is manual. T e safety of t e navigation begins by knowing
t e dangers w ic can occur during t e navigation and by respecting all t e safety rules
and measures. Apart from t e guidelines of t is manual, you s ould also consider t e
notifications issued in t e marinas, gulfs and destinations featured in t e planned
navigational route.
3.2 Safe navigation
Many boat accidents are often caused by lack of knowledge, failure to respect t e safety
rules and measures by t e conductors of t e vessels and t eir passengers. A correct
andling of t e vessel, a prompt identification of potential dangers and t e application of
t e safety measures can elp to avoid and prevent many dangerous situations.
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Main safety guidelines:
•An incorrect use of t e vessel is very dangerous! T e conductor of t e vessel must
read and understand all t e manuals enclosed wit t e vessel.
•T e vessel’s equipment must be in accordance to t e local regulations and laws of
t e country in w ic we are navigating.
•W en conducting t e vessel, always attac t e clip connected to t e safety system
for switc ing off t e motor to yourself (t e best option is to put it on t e belt line of
your pants). In t e event of you falling into t e water, t is system will make sure
t at t e motor is automatically switc ed off, t us preventing t e uncontrolled
navigation of t e vessel.
•Never conduct t e vessel under t e influence of alco ol or ot er psyc oactive
substances (illegal drugs, sedatives, stimulants, strong drugs, etc.).
•During t e navigation, you and your passengers s ould be seated on t e sitting
surfaces.
•During t e navigation, it is forbidden to stand or sit on inappropriate places (t e
edge of t e vessel, t e motor lid, t e roof). Failure to respect t is guideline can
lead to someone falling into t e water or even drowning.
•Before switc ing on t e vessel’s motor, you must lift t e motor’s cover and make
sure t at t e working space of t e propeller is free of any foreign objects, w ic
could amper t e functioning of t e motor and present a danger during t e
navigation (branc es, ropes, fis ing nets…). You also need to c eck t at t e
propeller isn’t damaged in any way.
•Any use of open fire or sparkling objects t at could start a fire on board of t e
vessel is forbidden.
3.3 Obligatory equipment
T is c apter features a presentation of t e equipment w ic is required by law and is
obligatory on board of t e vessel, as well as t e recommended equipment. it is very
important to regularly c eck t e equipment on board and c eck t e tec nical suitability of
singular components.
According to t e Maritime directorate of t e Republic of Slovenia, t e obligatory
equipment for t e navigation in t e ins ore and s eltered coastal area for vessels wit out
cabins over 5m and vessels wit cabin of up to 7m in lengt is:
•an anc or wit a rope or c ain for anc oring of at least 30m in lengt ,
•t ree ropes for tying wit t e collective lengt of at least 40m and suitable
strengt ,
•an auxiliary propulsion (motor or sails) or VHS radio station or t ree red parac ute
rockets,
•bailer of and pump,
•lig ts and day signals according to t e regulations on avoiding collisions at sea,
•a concave mirror (for speedboats used for water skiing),
•t ree red torc es,
•a compass,
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•life jackets of t e same number as t e persons on board t e boat.
For more informations about rules and obligatory equipment, please consult your local
aut orities (Port aut ority, Ministry of Maritime Affairs).
3.3.1 Life jackets
If t e boat is equipped wit life jackets, t eir number and size must correspond to t e
number and sizes of t e persons on board. Only life jackets wit an adequate certificate
can be used.
3.3.2 Portable fire extinguisher
T e vessel can be (or, if required by law or local jurisdiction, it must be) equipped wit a
portable dry powder fire extinguis er, w ic needs to be periodically c ecked by an
aut orized person or organization.
3.3.3 Whistle, horn
On board the vessel you must keep a sound tool, such as a whistle or horn, in order to
warn others of your presence when the visibility is reduced.
3.3.4 Visual warning tools
If you are navigating at sea, you must keep t ree warning tools on board, w ic can be
used during t e day or at nig t (t ree red torc es or signal rockets). T e signal tools must
feature a suitable certificate, t ey must not be expired and t ey must be kept in a dry and
dark space.
3.4 Recommended equipment
Along wit t e obligatory equipment required by law, it is recommended to keep on board
t e vessel t e following objects:
•a first aid kit,
•maps of t e planned navigational route,
•a compass,
•a GPS,
•a marine VHF radio,
•an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB),
•a and pump,
•a mosquito repellent,
•several ropes,
•waterproof battery lig ts,
•replacement batteries for lig ts,
•replacing keys for t e vessel’s motor,
•t e manual for t e vessel’s motor,
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•motor oil,
•a toolbox wit :
•combined pliers,
•a selection of open end spanners,
•an electrical tape (insulating tape),
•a ammer,
•several replacement components (fuses, lig t bulbs, screws, etc.),
•a replacement propeller.
3.5 Rescue equipment
Even very good swimmers can become quickly tired and drown due to ex austion,
ypot ermia or bot . T anks to t e rescue equipment, t e person w o fell into t e water
can keep imself above t e surface of t e water wit considerably less effort and
unnecessary use of body temperature. T is raises t e c ances of survival significantly. T e
conductor of t e vessel must make sure t at t ere is one life jacket for eac person on
board. Before eac navigation, e must also indicate to t e passengers on board w ere
t e life jackets are and ow to use t em properly. T e life jackets must be on easy reac .
T e best option would be if t e life jackets would be worn by t e passengers during t e
navigation. Before purc asing t e life jackets, make sure t at t ey feature all t e
certificates of suitability. It is also necessary to c eck at least once a year t eir floatation
and look for any damages.
3.6 Emergency situations
In order to avoid navigating into dangerous areas, sunken wreckages, s allows, dangerous
currents and similar, it is necessary to plan a navigational route, by using adequate
nautical maps and navigational tools properly and by taking into account t e guidelines of
experienced conductors and sailors as well as t e weat er c anges and t e tide. If you
navigate in unknown waters, reduce t e speed of t e navigation and pay attention to t e
surroundings in order to avoid collision wit anot er vessel or ay dangers in t e water.
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Important safety guidelines:
Before departure, inform your family and friends of t e following:
•t e planed direction of your navigation,
•t e envisaged date and time of your return,
•t e description of your vessel,
•t e number of passengers on board.
In case of emergency, suc information can be provided to t e coastal station, for
example, t e arbour office, w ic would increase t e c ances of a prompt rescue.
A. First aid kit:
You must keep a complete first aid kit on board. During t e navigation you will be situated
a long distance from an ambulance station, t erefore t ere s ould be at least two trained
rescue workers on board, w o ave completed t e first aid course.
B. Water rescue:
If a person falls into t e water wit below 20oC, t ere is a great c ance t at t e person
will drown due to ypot ermia. T erefore it is very important to pull t e person onto t e
vessel as soon as possible.
T is can be done in t e following ways:
•by returning to t e person in t e water,
•by calling t e person in t e water,
•by pulling t e person out of t e water and on board t e vessel.
Returning to the person in the water
•inform everyone on board about t e accident,
•carefully observe t e person in t e water,
•carefully navigate towards t e person in t e water,
•if t e rescue takes place at nig t, make sure to direct as muc lig t as possible
towards t e person in t e water to maximise t e person’s visibility,
•t row a rescue ring to t e person in t e water, even if t is person is already
wearing a life jacket.
Calling the person in the water
•reduce t e speed and navigate around t e person in t e water,
•approac t e person in t e water so t at t e person is on t e windward side of t e
vessel,
•w en you are close to t e person in t e water, switc off t e motor to avoid any
injuries of t e person wit t e propeller.
Pulling the person in the water on board
•try to pull t e person in t e water towards t e vessel wit a paddle or rope,
•do not swim towards t e person in t e water, unless necessary,
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•elp t e person in t e water to get on board (t e easiest way is across t e stern),
•if t e person in t e water is injured or cannot reac t e deck by imself, someone
on board must put on a life jacket w ic is attac ed to t e vessel wit a safety rope
and t e said person picks up t e injured person in t e water,
•w ile t e pulling t e person on board, be extremely careful as t e said person
mig t ave suffered injuries to t e spine or ot er parts of t e body.
C. Fire
Fire is a very serious accident w ic can occur on board, as t e vessel can burn down
quickly. If you do not manage to put out t e fire in a few minutes, focus on your rescuing
instead of on extinguis ing t e fire. Abandon t e vessel. Keep t e portable fire
extinguis ers at and as t e starting small fires can be put out quickly and easily. It is also
important t at t e portable fire extinguis ers on board are of a suitable type.
•Extinguis all smoking objects,
•switc off t e motor, t e fans, t e ovens,
•if possible, t row t e burning objects out of t e vessel,
•if possible, direct t e squirt of t e extinguis ing agent into t e source of t e fire
and not t e top of t e flame,
•if t e vessel features an automatic fire extinguis ing system for its motor, wait for
15 minutes after t e system’s activation before you lift t e cover of t e motor. Keep
t e portable fire extinguis er at and.
•Call for elp,
•activate t e digital call for elp (GMDSS), if you ave t e necessary equipment on
board,
•put on a lifebuoy and prepare to abandon t e vessel.
D. Sinking, capsizing of the vessel
In case of sinking or capsizing of t e vessel:
•try to switc off t e motor and t e electrical equipment before leaving t e vessel,
•c eck if everyone on board is wearing properly fastened life jackets,
•c eck if all passengers managed to save t emselves from t e sinking vessel,
•if t e vessel is sinking, stay near t e vessel, try to board it and activate t e elp
signal (signal rockets),
•in extreme cases, try to swim towards t e s ore. Do not forget t at t e s ore is
furt er t an it seems and t ere is t e possibility of drowning due to ex austion
during swimming.
E. Collision and flooding
In t e event of collision wit anot er vessel or object in t e water or in t e event of
flooding:
•lower t e speed of navigation to reduce t e amount of water breaking into t e
vessel,
•switc on t e water pump,
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•use also t e manual water pump,
•c eck if all passengers are on board and if anyone is injured,
•all passengers must put on t e life jackets,
•activate t e call for elp,
•in t e event of flooding, put a large clot , clot ing or similar into t e ole from
w ic t e water is breaking into t e vessel in order to stop t e flooding. T e best
option is to put t e clot into t e ole from t e exterior side of t e vessel.
•In t e event of collision, it is necessary to file a report on t e accident and notify
t e nearest coastal station.
F. Running aground
In t e event of t e s ip running aground:
•c eck if t e water is breaking into t e vessel. In t is event, put a clot or piece of
clot ing into t e ole before you try to pus t e vessel back into t e water.
•C eck for any visible damages to t e body, t e propulsion system or t e system for
turning t e vessel.
•Determine if t e water current and t e wind will pus t e vessel furt er into land or
if t ey will elp to return t e vessel into t e water.
•Verify t e dept of t e water around t e vessel and t e type of floor (sand, stone).
Move t e vessel away from t e spot of collision or running aground towards deep
water, but only if t is can be anyw ere done safely wit out exposure to danger.
•Your vessel s ould be pulled only by a crew experienced in towing or by a vessel of
adequate organizations and institutions (t e arbor office, coastal station, marine
police, military etc.). Recreational and sports vessels are not intended for towing
ot er vessels.
G. Breakdown of the motor or the manoeuvring system
In t e event of a breakdown of t e motor or of t e system for manoeuvring t e vessel:
•switc off t e vessel’s motor immediately,
•anc or t e vessel in order to prevent an uncontrolled navigation (wit t e current),
•c eck if you can fix t e error by yourself. Consult t e adequate manuals for
descriptions on ow to repair t e breakdown.
•If you are not sure on ow to repair t e error on your own, activate t e call for
elp.
3.7 Phone numbers for emergency calls
In t e event of accidents, an emergency call can be made t roug t e radio station, if you
ave it on board, or by p one on t e following p one numbers:
•080 10 88 … contact centre for emergencies at sea
•112 ….......... contact centre for calls in distress 112
•113 ….......... police
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3.8 Problems with manoeuvring the vessel
T e use of illegal drugs and/or alco ol ampers t e safe conduction of t e vessel and is
also t e most common cause of accidents wit severe and tragic injuries. T e influence of
t ese substances increases in t e strong sun, wind and waves, as well as ot er weat er
features and leads to irrational and too slow reactions to t e dangers on water, resulting
in an inevitable accident.
T erefore, it is very important t at t e person conducting t e vessel is fully focused,
sober, as ad enoug rest and is entirely concentrated on t e navigation.
4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE VESSEL
4.1 Dimensions
As can be seen from t e following pictures, t e dimensions of t e vessel Energy 18 are:
•entire eig t wit open roof …….…………........................ 2.3 m
•entire eig t wit closed roof ………….…......................... 1.4 m
•eig t from t e water line to t e top of open roof ...….... 1.85 m
•eig t from t e water line to t e top of closed roof …..... 1 m
•eig t from t e water line to t e top of t e ull ............. 0.82 m
•lengt ………….….......................................................... 5.4 m
•widt ………..…............................................................. 2.25 m
•dept * …..................................................................... 0.4 m
•max number of persons on board**.......................... 8 (but not over 700 kg)
* can c ange depending on t e number of passengers and load on board t e vessel.
** t e carrying capacity is not only limited to t e number of persons on board, but also to t e
collective weig t of t e passengers and t e load on t e vessel.
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Picture 3: Dimensions – ground plan