The precautions which should be taken on board a vessel during a lightning storm are:
(i) All electrical equipments should be unplugged.
(ii) Keep yourself away from all metal parts such as engines, metal tanks, stoves etc.
(iii) Stay inside the boat.
Answer:
When huge amount of electrical discharge occurs from the atmosphere, a lightning storm is said to occur.
Following precautions must be taken if one is on board a vessel during a lightning storm:
