Gas on/off on the ferry?

[johnandi]

We ALWAYS turn our gas off at the bottles just before we board a ferry. However some that we've talked to abroad say they don't, especially on an overnight ferry cos they want it to keep the beers (and food) cold in the fridge/freezer. We put frozen water bottles in the fridge/freezer which seems to work.
So, returning recently on Santander/Portsmouth we decided to ask Brittany ferries boarding staff for a definitive answer on whether we should turn the gas off - First one said they didn't know. Second one wasn't sure but decided it might be a good idea! . In addition we couldn't see any posters or info giving instructions re gas bottles.
So it prompts the question, what do you do??

 

[Spriddler]

At Newhaven I've always been asked to ensure it's off but no-one has ever checked. I don't remember ever being asked at Dieppe when returning.

 

[johnandi]

At Newhaven I've always been asked to ensure it's off but no-one has ever checked. I don't remember ever being asked at Dieppe when returning.

Recently when motorhoming in Canada we took a ferry to Vancouver Island. Prior to boarding the officials instructed us to turn off the gas and put a seal across the locker to prevent tampering.

 

[David and Sally]

Chunnel staff checked ours was off. But that was not a ferry. It surely makes sense and a day with the fridge shut won’t cause any issues.

 

[monzer]

It usually says to put it off on the ticket thing they give you to hang up on your mirror.

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[Lenny HB]

Against maritime regulations to have the gas on, on a car deck how come Brittany Ferries don't know the basics? Oh I know they are Frech couldn't give a toss.

 

[bigtwin]

As long as the ship has gas drop out vents in the bottom of the hull you’ll be fine not isolating the bottles.

Ian

 

[Verteuil Man]

OFF for crying out loud. I cannot understand why some people put the temperature of their beer above the safety of a ship, passengers and crew.

 

[Verteuil Man]

As long as the ship has gas drop out vents in the bottom you’ll be fine not isolating the bottles.

Ian

Bottles are for beer, cylinders are for gas.

 

[bigtwin]

Bottles are for beer, cylinders are for gas.

I stand chastised.

Ian

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[brynric]

I stand chastised.

Ian

It’s often better to have a sit down after being chastised.

 

[johnandi]

It usually says to put it off on the ticket thing they give you to hang up on your mirror.

I never noticed it. Must have been in tiny print if it was

 

[johnandi]

OFF for crying out loud. I cannot understand why some people put the temperature of their beer above the safety of a ship, passengers and crew.

You’d think they’d reinforce the point when going through check-in.

 

[Verteuil Man]

You’d think they’d reinforce the point when going through check-in.

The crew go round and put their hands over the fridge grills to feel if they are hot. They they tannoy the owner to come down.

 

[Reallyretired]

Naked flame on a car deck must be a definite no. If the fridge isn't opened it will keep cold for ages.
I always use the tunnel because of the hounds but they always ask and usually check too.

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[AllesP]

We ALWAYS turn our gas off at the bottles just before we board a ferry. However some that we've talked to abroad say they don't, especially on an overnight ferry cos they want it to keep the beers (and food) cold in the fridge/freezer. We put frozen water bottles in the fridge/freezer which seems to work.
So, returning recently on Santander/Portsmouth we decided to ask Brittany ferries boarding staff for a definitive answer on whether we should turn the gas off - First one said they didn't know. Second one wasn't sure but decided it might be a good idea! . In addition we couldn't see any posters or info giving instructions re gas bottles.
So it prompts the question, what do you do??

We always turn ours off at the bottles. Brittany Ferries Plymouth check that we have before boarding and the info they hand us at check in also lists that gas bottles must be turned off. We put freezer blocks in the fridge and everything stays cold, even overnight.

 

[AllesP]

Against maritime regulations to have the gas on, on a car deck how come Brittany Ferries don't know the basics? Oh I know they are Frech couldn't give a toss.

They have always checked ours is turned off before boarding at Plymouth

 

[Manxcat]

We turn ours off. But wandering whether all that necessary. When electric cars appear to be spontaneously catching fire. If one goes off on a ferry it will sink anyway.

 

[WillH]

Read the terms and conditions of carriage, it's also international law. On ferries we were not permitted to carry gas welding equipment as it was deemed too risky. No welding was permitted even by contractors whilst there was a passenger aboard.

 

[sueandjohn]

OFF OFF OFF !!!! Otherwise post on here so we can all change our crossings

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[AllesP]

OFF OFF OFF !!!! Otherwise post on here so we can all change our crossings

Yes, I'm with you there!

 

[BikerGraham]

It’s all about risk and accepting what can the avoided.
Shutting off gas cylinders reduces the risk and is a no brainier. Hence the requirement.

We went to Spain December / January and on both crossings no one checked or asked about the gas being isolated. It was though as that is in their conditions and mentioned elsewhere.

Isolate at the cylinder, there are less potential points of leak so a no brainier.

It’s just not worth the risk.

Unfortunately nowadays, society is full of entitled ignorant people who know better.

 

[royandsharont]

I always have it off

NSF from Hull always asked and checked the gas was off. Pretty sure they asked but not always checked at Zeebrugge. Our gas fridge was always ok on the overnight crossing with a frozen meal in the main part and a frozen milk, when alowed.

First sailing with BF from Portsmouth to Santander 2 weeks ago and no one asked, let alone checked, but I think you’d be right to suggest many don’t turn it off. I know for sure some don’t. 12v fridge this time and perfect over the 2 nights crossing.

 

[monzer]

On the Stena ferry from liepāja to travemünde I had to tape my gas locker closed and hang a 'gas off' ticket on my mirror.

Of course, nobody checked it was off before I taped it but....

 

[johnandi]

On the Stena ferry from liepāja to travemünde I had to tape my gas locker closed and hang a 'gas off' ticket on my mirror.

Of course, nobody checked it was off before I taped it but....

Good idea, could be adopted by BF

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[BillyKontiki]

Never mind ferries, you should always turn your gas off when travelling, unless your gas system is adapted for running with the gas on.

 

[Dorset Diver]

We recently sailed on the Santona. I'm fairly certain they didn't switch off their LNG supply .

 

[pelican]

Recently when motorhoming in Canada we took a ferry to Vancouver Island. Prior to boarding the officials instructed us to turn off the gas and put a seal across the locker to prevent tampering.

They should adopt this in UK

 

[pelican]

On the Stena ferry from liepāja to travemünde I had to tape my gas locker closed and hang a 'gas off' ticket on my mirror.

Of course, nobody checked it was off before I taped it but....

Hope you did then!

 

[Brains]

We ALWAYS turn our gas off at the bottles just before we board a ferry. However some that we've talked to abroad say they don't, especially on an overnight ferry cos they want it to keep the beers (and food) cold in the fridge/freezer. We put frozen water bottles in the fridge/freezer which seems to work.
So, returning recently on Santander/Portsmouth we decided to ask Brittany ferries boarding staff for a definitive answer on whether we should turn the gas off - First one said they didn't know. Second one wasn't sure but decided it might be a good idea! . In addition we couldn't see any posters or info giving instructions re gas bottles.
So it prompts the question, what do you do??

Obviously all gas should be off at the cylinder when on ferries and trains.

As you are not permitted to import or export most food that would require refrigeration (fresh meat, dairy, fruit etc) you should not have anything that matters in the fridge.
If the beer is a bit warm on arrival, it will soon cool down once the fridge kicks back on.

It should be noted, that even the Woolwich free ferry (a 5 minute crossing) checks that the gas and lorry refrigeration units are off before loading.

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