Don’t spread marine pests!

Deck fittings

Anchor well and anchor

Hull surface

Cooling pipes

Sewage and bilge tanks

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Propellor and shaft Water inlets/outlets

Rudder and marlin board

Boats have many niche areas where marine pests can accumulate.

REPORT and photograph suspected marine pests.

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These marine pests are not known tooccur in NSW:

Marine pests can:• Damage your boat’s paint and hull• Increase drag and therefore fuel costs• Increase maintenance costs• Clog pipes, motor or propellers causing engine overheating

REPORT marine pests:aquatic.pests@industry.nsw.gov.au

Hotline 02 4916 3877

More info:www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/aquatic

Protect your boat and the environment:

• Slip and CLEAN your boat regularly• Select an antifouling paint suited to your boat’s activity, and renew it when persistent fouling occurs• CHECK your boat for fouling every month• DISPOSE of sewage and bilge water at an approved pump-out facility• TREAT internal sea water systems regularly—flush with fresh water or an approved treatment• DISPOSE of waste water from vessel cleaning activities appropriately and ensure it doesn’t re-enter the waterway!When leaving a location, boats and

fishing gear should be CHECKED, CLEANED, DRAINED, and DRIED to remove any potential marine pests.