BOATYARD RULES

SECURITY, APPLICATION AND GENERAL RULES

SECURITY RULES

• Access to the facilities will require authorization from Alcaidesa staff. Likewise, upon leaving the facilities, it must be communicated in the same way.

• Any external company carrying out work within the shipyard facilities must have a civil liability insurance policy with a minimum coverage of €500,000 and pay the access fee to the facilities.

• Every person staying within the facilities must respect the existing warning and safety signs, as well as the instructions from the shipyard staff.

• All work carried out in the facilities must be performed by qualified personnel with sufficient experience. Alcaidesa Varadero may request any training certificates it deems necessary.

• The consumption of alcohol or narcotic substances is strictly prohibited within the facilities.

• The entry of machinery or equipment without the express consent of Alcaidesa Varadero will not be permitted.

• The use of ladders or scaffolding must be authorized by the shipyard staff. In any case, these elements must be certified and properly secured to the vessel. Ladders, scaffolding, or any other access elements to the vessels that do not meet the shipyard’s standards will be immediately removed. The use of ladders to access vessels whose deck is located more than 3.4 meters above the ground will not be permitted.

• All waste generated during the stay at the shipyard (used batteries, paint residues, oil filters, etc.) must be reported to the shipyard staff for immediate transfer to the recycling point in an appropriate container. In general, waste generated by the work must be promptly transferred to the proper location, and stockpiling around the work areas is not permitted.

• All products required by each owner during their vessel’s repairs must be stored in an appropriate place until use.

• It is strictly prohibited to modify any of the vessel’s support elements while it is on dry dock. If absolutely necessary, adjustments will only be made by the shipyard staff.

• Before launching a vessel, the owner must carry out the necessary cleaning tasks to leave the area where they have been working in perfect order and cleanliness.

• Only Alcaidesa Varadero staff are authorized to operate the travel lift and dry dock equipment.

• The use of electricity, water, and compressed air services is subject to the express authorization of the shipyard staff and the acceptance of the current rates.

• Entry to the shipyard of minors will only be permitted if they are properly accompanied by an adult.

• Pets are not allowed in the shipyard facilities.

• Before hoisting any vessel, the owner must inform the shipyard and the travel lift operator of any relevant information necessary for the proper execution of the maneuver, such as lifting marks, elements susceptible to damage both on the hull and sides, location of shafts, propellers, stabilizers, speed logs, and depth sounders.

• Regarding the vessel’s hull, it is important to inform if the sides are vinyl-covered, as this requires additional initial preparation. Likewise, it is mandatory to specifically notify if the hull is covered with silicone-based antifouling coatings, as these present a particular slip hazard.

• Any client carrying out significant refitting work on their vessel may be required by the shipyard to hire their own waste container for the generated waste.

• For safety reasons, all vessels must empty their fuel and water tanks as much as possible before the dry-docking maneuver.

RULES OF APPLICATION

Rules Applicable in Enclosed Spaces:

  • Smoking is prohibited inside the enclosed spaces of the shipyard.
  • All escape routes and fire extinguishing systems must remain clear at all times.
  • The ignition of gasoline or diesel engines in confined spaces is not permitted.
  • Fuel tanks of vessels must be emptied before allowing access to confined spaces.
  • Parking vehicles without authorization in confined spaces is prohibited.

Rules Applicable in Open Spaces:

  • The following actions are prohibited:
    • Overnight stays on vessels.
    • Remaining in the facilities outside the shipyard’s working hours.
    • Climbing or being hoisted to the mast while the vessel is on land.
    • Working on the hull or superstructure of the vessel without first placing the necessary scaffolding, ladders, and/or safety equipment.
  • Unauthorized vehicle traffic within the shipyard’s open area is not permitted.
  • Sails and other elements that offer wind resistance must be removed before the vessel is hauled out.

Health and Safety Rules:

  • Shipyard users have access to the facility’s health and safety manual at the marina office.
  • Any safety and health incidents must be reported to the shipyard staff as soon as possible for assessment.
  • If you observe any unsafe actions by another customer or even shipyard staff, please report them immediately to the Alcaidesa Marina office at phone number 956 02 16 60.
  • The following activities are not permitted without prior express authorization from the shipyard management:
    • Welding and the use of angle grinders.
    • Spray painting with a spray gun.
    • Pressure sandblasting or similar cleaning methods.
  • All personnel involved in vessel repairs must have the appropriate occupational risk prevention training according to the tasks they are performing. Alcaidesa Varadero may request proof of certification at any time.

ADDITIONAL RULES

• All personnel present on the shipyard’s open area must respect the priority of the travel lift over all other operations. If the travel lift is in motion, a minimum safety distance of 15 meters must be maintained.

• In the event of a fire alarm, all personnel must stop their current activity, disconnect any electrical equipment in use, and proceed in an orderly manner to the nearest exit. If you do not have the proper training, refrain from participating in firefighting efforts.

• An emergency contact list is available for users at the entrance of the facilities. A small first aid kit is available in the shipyard offices.

• An emergency manual and evacuation plan for the facilities are available for users in the shipyard offices and the marina office. General facility use regulations, January 2012.

• The application of antifouling paint is only permitted to be carried out by the owner or companies certified by Alcaidesa Varadero.

General Facility Use Regulations. January 2025.