TECHNICAL GAS AND YOUR SAFETY ON BOARD

everal months ago I had to deal with the results of a gas regulator failing which caused a rush of gas to the cooker. So I thought it would be good to put together a bit of a reminder about the importance of gas safety. I don’t think a month goes by without me finding some serious gas installation issues on the boats that I survey. Recently, I posted a short film on my YouTube channel showing gas hoses and a regulator that were over 30 years old. Unfortunately, the safe installation of the gas system on board is still something that many owners don’t prioritise. When undertaking pre-purchase surveys, it is worth pointing out that most surveyors are not considered qualified or have the latest certification in marine gas systems, but most should know what is and isn’t acceptable. It is also worth highlighting that there are a growing number of