diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index d8a0320..e56536e 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -243,6 +243,10 @@ function boat.on_rightclick(self, clicker)
 	local item = clicker:get_wielded_item()
 	local item_name = item:get_name()
 	if clicker and item_name == "mcl_core:coal_lump" or item_name == "mcl_core:charcoal_lump" then
+		if not minetest.is_creative_enabled(clicker:get_player_name()) then
+			item:take_item()
+			clicker:set_wielded_item(item)
+		end
 		self._fuel = self._fuel + sum_airship.fuel_time
 	elseif self._passenger or not clicker or clicker:get_attach() then
 	else