The island's emergency services are providing warnings as part of Boat Fire Safety Week.
It says that blazes on vessels can happen fast and be hard to escape.
Advice includes fitting smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to cabins, keeping a fire extinguisher on board and having an escape plan which everyone knows.
Experts say gas and fuel lines should also be checked regularly by a qualified professional.
Manxman sailings cancelled today
This afternoon’s Manxman sailings have been cancelled due to the incoming bad weather.
New parent employment rights to start this Saturday
The Department of Enterprise says from November 1, parents will get stronger support with new shared parental and bereavement leave rights.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
FOI reveals nearly 90,000 untaxed vehicles
There are currently 89,519 untaxed vehicles on the Island.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
Ramsey commissioners say maroons will fire next month as the town holds its remembrance events.
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Manx Care says the phone line for Manx Emergency Doctors Service will be temporarily out of service tomorrow.
