section 1: information & application form

SECTION 1: INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM

- Outline of the Clean Marina Program

- Introduction to the Marina Industries Association (MIA)

- Steps to becoming a Clean Marina - Requirements for the Clean Marina Program - Clean Marina Auditor - Use of Clean Marina Logo - Appeals & Complaints Procedures

- Levels & Fees for Certification

- Forms to return to MIA

SECTION 2: GUIDEBOOK

SECTION 3: AUDIT CHECKLIST FOR LEVEL 2 & 3

SECTION 4: CODE OF ETHICS

SECTION 5: RESOURCES & REFERENCES

Attachment 1 (return to MIA)

The Clean Marina Program is endorsed by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations

Section 1

INFORMATION & APPLICATION FORM

AN OUTLINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLEAN MARINA PROGRAM

The International Clean Marina Program is an international, voluntary accreditation system for marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slipways, boatyards and associated industry operators. The goal of the Clean Marina Program is to reduce ‘non-point source pollution’ associated with boating/marina facilities, and to promote clean water, clean air and thriving marina industry businesses.

‘Non -point source pollution ’

Non-point sources of pollution occur when water runs over land, picks up pollutants and then deposits them in surface waters. Mismanaged pollutants from everyday marina activities can enter a marina basin as non-point source pollution.

Of course, marinas and boatyards are not the only source of this type of pollution into our nation’s waters, and the Clean Marina Program is only part of a much larger effort to reduce non-point sources of pollution into our seas and waterways.

THE BENEFITS OF MANAGING A CLEAN MARINA

1. It minimises the potential for environmental fines and prosecutions. 2. It improves company image and increases customer patronage. 3. It increases confidence with Government, the community, the neighbours and within the

marine, tourism, leisure and recreation sectors. 4. It delivers short and long term cost savings. 5. It improves environmental conditions for everyone.

AVERAGE OR POOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE WILL AFFECT

your business your employees your customers the local community

It will result in detrimental effects on environmental health, safety, image, financial performance and quality of life.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MIA

The International Clean Marina Program is administered by the Marina Industries Association (MIA), the peak body representing the marina industry in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, drawing membership from marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slips, boatyards, berthing, mooring and many other associated businesses.

THE ROLE OF THE MIA

The Association champions the protection, growth and development of marina businesses by:

Working with government at all levels to protect and promote the industry, focussing on

issues including water resources, safety, tourism, environment, training and infrastructure;

Setting and promoting high industry standards by ensuring that members abide by the Industry Code of Ethics;

Providing comprehensive training opportunities through internationally recognised Marina

Management Courses;

Operating the Clean Marina Program, to assist the industry in its work to protect the

environment and reduce pollution, and to promote self-regulation;

Working to keep its members abreast of opportunities and developments in the industry through meetings, forums and newsletters;

Maintaining constructive relationships with and providing introductions to leaders within the

marina industry, government, corporate and technical fields;

Providing free, unbiased advice from marina industry experts.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM

The Clean Marina Program was developed over a two-year period in consultation with:

Major city councils in Australia State Environment/Heritage and EPA agencies in every state of Australia and the Northern

Territory The marina industry Operators of similar Clean Marina programs on the east and west coasts of the USA, the UK,

and in continental Europe.

CLEAN MARINA MATERIALS

The Clean Marina Program provides and requires the use of the following materials:

The Clean Marina Program Guidebook The Clean Marina Program Audit Checklists The Marina Industries Association Code of Ethics

These materials aim to:

Explain the potential environmental impacts and risks of poor management

Stipulate best management practices Help to promote full compliance to local, state and federal laws and regulations through encouraging good communication with regulatory bodies Foster high standards of ethics through the MIA Code of Ethics

STEPS TO BECOMING A LEVEL 3 CLEAN MARINA

1. Request the Clean Marina application form from MIA 2. Marina completes application form and signs pledge and submits this to MIA with their Payment processed by MIA. At the same time, the marinas must indicate if they would also like to apply for the ‘Fish Friendly’ accreditation. 3. The marina receives the Self-Assessment Audit which includes detailed explanatory notes 4. The marina completes the Audit Booklet (allow 2 - 3 hrs) and returns it to MIA 5. Program auditor reviews marina information provided in the Booklet; clarifies any outstanding matters and then arranges a mutually agreeable time for the Auditor to visit the marina 6. Auditor carries out on-site Clean Marina audit (allow 3 hrs on-site) 7. Auditor submits completed audit information to the MIA Clean Marina committee for approval 8. MIA Board formally approves recommendation of Clean Marina Committee 9. MIA informs the marina and provides the Clean Marina certificate, flag and Audit report copy. 10. Both MIA and the marina promotes the accreditation according to the program marketing Plan. 11. 33 months from the official announcement, MIA informs the marina of the three year re-audit protocols Note: time from steps 1 to 10 varies but MIA recommend allowing 2 - 3 months.

Requirements for the Clean Marina Program

Any marina can participate in the Clean Marina program. The program checklists in the audit

booklet address the aspects listed below. See the guidebook below for more detailed

information. A score of 85% or higher qualifies the facility to be certified as a Clean Marina. To

be accredited as Fish Friendly Marina, the marina must score 85% or higher in the Fish Friendly

section of the audit checklist. These percentages may vary slightly depending on the services

offered at the marina.

Battery replacement

Commissioning engines

Decommissioning engines

Degreasing/parts washing

Oil changes

Rags

Refrigerants/coolants

Hardstand and boat-stack operations Zinc and magnesium anode replacement

Painting and fibreglass repair

Abrasive blasting

Compound waxing Fibreglassing

Hull and topside painting

Paint stripping

Preparation and painting boat hulls

Scraping and sanding

Spray painting

Teak refinishing

Slipping/lifting/recovery and storage of boats

Bilge cleaning Boat recovery and disposal of sunken/abandoned vessels

Pressure washing

Pumpouts

Shrink wrap and plastic sheeting

Storage, longer term of vessels

Fuelling

Fuel storage

Fuelling station operation

Compressor and vacuum equipment servicing Facility cleaning

Fish waste

Floor drains

Landscaping Litter and recycling

Pet waste

Stormwater runoff

Swimming pool/spa wastewater

Emergency planning Marina signage and information

Clean Marina Auditor

MIA carefully selects the program auditors to maintain the integrity of the program. The

minimum require for all auditors are as follows:

1) Possess at least five years management experience in the marine or environmental

industry

2) Completed a relevant course in environmental auditing certification

3) Demonstrate a high level communication and report writing skills

Auditors must be approved by the Clean Marina Committee and the MIA Board based on their experience and auditor qualifications.

Use of Clean Marina Logo

The use of the Clean Marina logo is strictly governed by the MIA. Marinas must have

successfully attained level 3 Certification to use the logo. We encourage authorised marinas

to display the logo on their website, marketing collateral and throughout their marina to

promote their environmental credentials and increase awareness of the program among

marina staff and users.

Appeals & Complaints Procedures Certification

Appeals relating to the certification are reviewed by the MIA Clean Marina Committee,

following the procedure outlined below.

Appeals must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected] within 14

working days of the Assessment Report being received.

The appeal must state the reason for the appeal, a summary of all relevant fact and

resolution sought e.g. review of certification.

MIA will acknowledge all Appeals within 5 working days.

Upon receipt, the MIA Executive Officer will review the appeal and submit it to the

Clean Marina Committee for consideration, who may at their discretion arrange for a

re-assessment to be undertaken or dismiss the appeal, the reason for which will be

notified to the appellant marina.

Re-assessment is conducted at the appellant marina’s cost and will not be arranged

until the ee, being $1,950 for members or $2,950 for non-members, has been paid in

full.

Re- assessment will be arranged directly by the appointed assessor and the marina

under the supervision of the MIA Executive Officer.

Following re-assessment, an Assessment Report will be submitted by the appointed

Assessor to the Clean Marina Committee and marina. This report will supersede that

which was previously made and will be final.

mailto:[email protected]

Other Complaints

Other issues relating to Clean Marina certification are reviewed by the MIA Executive

Officer in the first instance, following the procedure outlined below.

Complaints are to be emailed to the Executive Officer at the MIA.

MIA will acknowledge all complaints within a maximum of 5 working days.

Upon receipt, the MIA Executive Officer will review the complaint and attempt to

negotiate between the MIA Clean Marina Committee in order to reach a satisfactory

conclusion within a reasonable time.

Review of the complaint

lf in the course of dealing with the complaint, it is considered by MIA that the marina

is in breach the Code of Ethics in Section 4 of this guide MIA will inform the marina of

the breach and ask them to rectify it.

However, if the breach is considered to be serious, it will be forwarded to the MIA

Chairman who may at his discretion put the matter before the MIA Board, being the

statutory directors and strategic forum for the business to investigate further with a

view to taking appropriate action; or make a recommendation on behalf of the MIA

Clean Marina Committee.

This decision will be final and will not be subject to further review by the MIA.

LEVELS AND FEES FOR ACCREDITATION

Level Requirements Benefits Costs

Levels 1 – 3 Self Assessment

Marina

Application

Pledge & Code

of Ethics

Self assessment

through MIA

Development of

the Clean

Marina Program

management

systems

Improved

management

systems in place

& operating well

External audit

by Clean

marinas auditor

Annual

compliance

checks

Assistance &

advice

Confirms commitment

Reduces risk of environmental damage and costs

Recognition for doing something positive

Accreditation may add value to negotiations with Government, insurance & finance agencies

EPA recognition that may include reduced risk of regulatory intervention and where fees apply, reductions in such licence fees

Stable licence conditions

Reduced business risk

Own internal time to

complete checklist,

design & implement

systems where

necessary; self-audit

Certification fee and

MIA Audit costs

Members AU $2,200

Non-Members AU $3,300

Re-assessment – self audit & Independent re-assessment every three years

As above

Members AU $1,950 Non members AU $ 2,950

Fish Friendly Marina Accreditation optional

As above

Members AU $300 Non-Members AU $500

Level 4 Annual Accreditation

ISO 14001:2004

certified

As Above

AU $785– Members

currently compliant

as Level 3 Clean

Marina

AU $1,125 – Members

currently

ISO 14001 compliant

$1,695 – Non members

currently ISO 14001

compliant

Note: See below MIA can provide a list a recommended companies that deliver ISO 14001:2004 auditing and certification

The Pledge & Code of Ethics The Clean Marina Program pledge confirms your commitment to the environment, and to improve your environmental management systems in the following key management areas:

Mechanical activities Painting and fibreglass repair Slipping/lifting/recovery and storage of boats Fuelling Facility management Emergency planning Marina signs and information

The pledge states that you will aim to improve your environmental management systems. Once the Pledge and Code of Ethics have been signed please return with payment of fees and the complete document will be sent to you.

Self- Assessment Audit

The Audit is designed to help you improve your environmental management systems in your own time, using the following documents:

“Clean Marina Program Guidebook”

“Clean Marina Program Audit Checklist” - Attachment to be completed and returned to MIA

"Clean Marina Program Code of Ethics".

LEVEL 3: INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT The Clean Marina Program Level 3 Certification will be confirmed once MIA representatives have verified the content of the Audit Checklist which must be completed and returned to MIA. There is a minimum score of 85%.

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION.

Once you are satisfied that your marina meets the qualifications for certification listed on the Clean Marina Program Audit Checklist, return the checklist and contact the MIA for a confirmation visit.

Representatives from the Clean Marina Program will visit your facility to verify the items checked on the list.

Level 3 Certification allows:

All certified Clean Marinas are authorised to use the MIA Clean Marina flag, logos on letterheads and in advertising materials. You will receive a Certificate, a Clean Marina flag to fly for your property and you will be listed on the Clean Marina Program web page.

The facility will also be included in Clean Marina Program publications and public displays. We will prepare a news release recognising your demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship.

Maintain your Clean Marina status.

Every year, you must confirm in writing that you continue to meet the audit standards described on the Clean Marina Program Compliance Checklists.

A Clean Marina representative will contact you every third year to set up a meeting at a mutually convenient time to (independently) reaffirm your Clean Marina status.

LEVEL 4: ACHIEVING ISO 14001:2004 CERTIFICATION Level 4 of the Clean Marina Program has been developed to assist those marinas wishing to bring their environmental management in to line with the International Standard 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2004).

This standard sets out a framework for environmental management that begins with the declaration of an environmental policy and then seeks to continually improve. There is no end-point with a system developed under ISO 14001:2004 - the system requires constant review to ensure that it is still relevant to the organisation.

This level of the Clean Marina Program assumes that you have undertaken the first three levels of the program. Some of the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 are addressed under those levels. Fish friendly certification is also available to level 4 marinas and involves completion of an additional audit to the Level 3 audit.

at all of this is happening to your employees, customers and the public.

FORMS TO RETURN

1. The Pledge 2. Marina Contact

Details

CLEAN MARINAS PARTICIPANT LEVEL 1: THE PLEDGE

The International Clean Marina Program promotes marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slipways, boatyards and associated industry operations that demonstrate their voluntary commitment to reduce pollution and enhance the environment.

By signing the Pledge you commit to becoming a certified “Clean Marina”.

Facilities consistently using practises that reduce environmental impact will be designated a “Clean Marina” and be awarded a specific level of achievement within the nationally recognised “Clean Marina Program" accreditation system.

As the first step toward achieving Clean Marina status, I acknowledge that I have read and committed to the Pledge and MIA Code of Ethics on behalf of the …………………………………………………………………Marina/Club/boatyard ad will endeavour to maintain an environmentally responsible business.

I will identify opportunities and implement practises to control pollution associated with:

Mechanical activities

Painting & fibreglass repair

Slipping/retrieval and storing boats

Fuelling

General maintenance programs

Facility management

Emergency planning

I commit to actively pursue designation as a Clean Marina.

…………………………………………………………………………………

Marina Manager Date

CLEAN MARINA PARTICIPANT CONTACT AND FACILITY

DETAILS

Marina/Boatyard Name: ……………………………………………………………..

Owner/Manager Name: ……………………………………Position ……………

Telephone: …………………. Mobile: ……………………Email: …………………

Main Purpose of Facility/Type of Facility:

……………………………………………………………………………………….….

Marina, with boatyard Yes / No Construction Ye / No Service facility Yes/No

Boatyard, with slips ……. Nil slips ……. Cradle Lift ……. Nil Cradle Lift ……..

Fuels available Yes (diesel/unleaded/premium) No …..

Sewerage pump out : Yes …….. No ……..

Other services offered:

……………………………………………………………………………….……………

Return forms and payment to:

MIA Administration Manager

53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 PO Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585

Telephone: +61 2 9439 5806 Fax: +61 2 9439 3983 Email: [email protected]


Section 2

GUIDEBOOK

Section 2 GUIDEBOOK

This manual is intended as an educational tool for the operators of marinas, slipways, boat clubs and boatyards.

The document does not constitute a complete reference to Local, State and Federal Laws, Regulations and/or By-Laws and therefore relying solely on the information in this book will not protect you legally.

It is the responsibility of each operator and employee of the business to satisfy its general environmental duty.

This document represents industry practise at the time of issue and is therefore subject to change.

The Marina Industries Association (MIA), the directors, shareholders, stakeholders nor members or associates can assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information in this publication.

Every operator is encouraged to enter into frank discussions with the appropriate Local, State and Federal Agencies to ensure that all appropriate Laws, Regulations and By-Laws and any other obligations are completely understood.

Some tasks pose risks to employees. It is important that protective clothing, gloves, boots and masks/respirators are used as required. In some areas of endeavour protective vaccinations are highly recommended.

GUIDEBOOK & AUDIT TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 2: GUIDEBOOK .............................................................................................................................. 1

MECHANICAL/SERVICE ACTIVITIES............................................................................................................. 4 Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 4 Commissioning Engines ........................................................................................................................... 5 Decommissioning Engines....................................................................................................................... 5 Degreasing/Parts Washing ...................................................................................................................... 6 Oil Changes................................................................................................................................................7 Rags .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Refridgerants/Coolants............................................................................................................................ 9 Hardstand and Boatstack Operations..................................................................................................... 9 Zinc and Magnesium Anode Replacement ............................................................................................ 10

PAINTING AND FIBREGLASS REPAIR .......................................................................................................... 11 Abrasive Blasting 11 Compounds Waxing ................................................................................................................................11 Fibreglassing ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Hull and Topside Painting ....................................................................................................................... 12 Paint Stripping......................................................................................................................................... 13 Preparation and Painting Boat Hulls ...................................................................................................... 14 Scraping and Sanding ............................................................................................................................. 16 Spray Painting ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Teak Refinishing ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Varnishing ................................................................................................................................................ 18

SLIPPING/LIFTING/RECOVERY AND STORAGE OF BOATS ....................................................................... 20 Bilge Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Pressure Washing.................................................................................................................................... 21

Boat Recovery and Disposal Sunken/Abandoned Vessels 21 Pumpouts ................................................................................................................................................22 Shrink Wrap And Plastic Sheeting ......................................................................................................... 24 Storage, Longer Term Of Vessels .......................................................................................................... 24

FUELLING .................................................................................................................................................... 26 Fuel Storage ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Fuel Tank Disposal.................................................................................................................................. 26 Fuelling Station Operation .....................................................................................................................27

FACILITY MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 29 Marina Permits ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Compressor and Vacuum Equipment Servicing ................................................................................... 30

Facility Cleaning...................................................................................................................................... 30 Fish Waste ...............................................................................................................................................32 Floor Drains .............................................................................................................................................32

Landscaping ............................................................................................................................................33 Litter and Recycling ............................................................................................................................... 34 Pet Waste ............................................................................................................................................... 35 Stormwater Runoff................................................................................................................................ 35 Swimming Pool/Spa Wastewater ...........................................................................................................37

EMERGENCY PLANNING ............................................................................................................................ 38

MARINA SIGNAGE AND INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 41 Signage at Oil Response Kit.................................................................................................................... 41 Signage at Pumpout Station .................................................................................................................. 41 Do Not Discharge Sewerage Signs........................................................................................................ 42 Recycle Signs .......................................................................................................................................... 58 Recycled Oil ............................................................................................................................................ 58

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE COAST/LAKES/RIVERS CLEAN AND SAFE 43

Sample Signage 43

CONSUMER & RECREATIONAL BOATERS RESPONSIBILITIES………………………………………... 45

MECHANICAL/SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Battery Replacement Commissioning Engines Decommissioning Engines Degreasing/Parts Washing Oil Changes

Rags Refrigerants/Coolants Hard Stand Operations Zinc and Magnesium Anode Replacement

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Potential Environmental Impacts:

If handled improperly acid batteries pose hazards.

Battery components are toxic and corrosive, and can also be a fire and explosion hazard.

Lead and sulphuric acid contaminate the air, soil and water. Direct contact can burn the skin and eyes.

Exposure to lead in the environment can pose serious health hazards.

Lead, which is very toxic to aquatic life, can enter marina basins through stormwater when waste acid batteries are not managed properly.

Mark all batteries (or containers holding such batteries) with the words “Waste Batteries,” or “Used Batteries.”

Store batteries for no more than one year before sending them off-site for recycling.

Place any battery that shows signs of leakage, spillage, or damage in a container that is kept closed, is structurally sound, and that is compatible with and can contain the contents of the battery.

Immediately contain any releases of batteries fluids.

Acid battery recycling rules:

Separate batteries from paper, rags, garbage, flammables, and scrap metal or hazardous

chemicals by means of a physical barrier (bunded area).

Store used acid batteries on an impervious surface, such as sealed/painted concrete (to protect the surface from degradation), and inspect used acid batteries weekly for leaks and deterioration.

Open/handle/ store used acid batteries so that the battery case does not rupture, leak, or produce short circuits.

Before shipping batteries off-site, ensure that they are packaged and marked appropriately.

Best Management Practices:

Avoid long-term storage of acid batteries,

Store used acid batteries upright in a secure location, protected from the elements.

Never stack batteries directly on top of each other. Layer with wood. Never drain batteries or crack the casings.

Place cracked or leaking batteries in a sturdy, acid-resistant, leak-proof, sealed container.

The container should be kept closed within the battery storage area.

Strap batteries to pallets or wrap batteries and pallet in plastic during transport.

Keep written records of weekly inspections of used acid batteries.

Checklist for Clean Marina Certification:

Do you store used acid batteries in a covered area, layered with wood, if stacked?

YES NO N/A

COMMISSIONING ENGINES


The waste fluids generated when commissioning engines, if not properly managed, can enter the

water in stormwater runoff.

Contact with the fluids can harm fish and other marine and aquatic life.

If certain fluids are mixed, they may become dangerous/unstable and subject to hazardous waste requirements and be more expensive to dispose.

Waste fluids from commissioning engines may include engine oil, petrol and petrol products, diesel fuel and radiator fluids/coolants.


Inspect fuel lines for leaks or potential leaks such as cracks and loose connections. These can be

persistent problems that last throughout the season, leaking engine fluids into the bilge.

Local waste programs may accept unwanted petrol and petrol products and fuel/oil blends generated by individual boat owners.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to commissioning engines.

DECOMMISSIONING ENGINES


The waste fluids generated when decommissioning engines, if not properly managed, can enter

the water in stormwater runoff. Contact with the fluids can harm fish and other marine and aquatic life.

Waste fluids from commissioning engines may include engine oil, petrol and petrol products, diesel fuel and radiator fluids/coolants.


Use propylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants except in “closed or freshwater" cooling systems.

Propylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants are much less toxic than ethylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants.

Use the minimum volume of radiator fluids/coolants necessary for the job.

Where appropriate, add stabilisers to fuel to protect engines against corrosion and the formation of sludge etc. Stabilisers are available for petrol/petrol products including diesel fuels, and gearbox oil.

Check manufacturer's warranty on engines before adding fuel stabilisers.

Fill fuel tanks to 85-90% full to prevent flammable fumes from accumulating and to minimise the possibility of condensation leading to corrosion.

Do not fill the tank more than 90% full if the boat has an external overflow vent. The fuel will expand as it warms and fuel will spill out the vent line of a full inboard tank.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to decommissioning engines.

DEGREASING/PARTS WASHING

Potential Environmental Impacts: Degreasers used to clean metal may be organic solvents (chlorinated/non-chlorinated) or water-

based cleaners.

Organic solvents usually contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can evaporate quickly.

Many VOCs combine with combustion emissions to form ground level ozone, a major component of “smog” and a contributor to the greenhouse effect.

Ozone damages lungs and degrades many materials.

When solvents are released and reach water, even in very small quantities, they may render the water unfit for human consumption and uninhabitable for aquatic life.

Many organic solvents are also combustible, posing a fire hazard.

Products that list compounds with “...chloro...” are chlorinated compounds, most of which are hazardous due to their toxicity. Many non-chlorinated organic solvents and common parts washer solutions such as petroleum naphtha or mineral spirits are also typically hazardous due to their flammability and ease of ignition.


Use water-based, non-VOC cleaners that are less hazardous than solvent based degreasers. They

are also less toxic and non-flammable.

Don’t use a toxic or flammable organic solvent if you don’t have to.

If using VOC-based solvents is unavoidable, catch excess solvents in a drip tray and reuse. Do not mix or add other types of solvents to any degreaser.

Never discard any degreasing solvent into sinks, floor drains or onto the ground. It will ultimately find its way to local waters, and as little as a spoon-full may render tens of thousands of litres of water uninhabitable for aquatic life or unfit for human consumption.

You may be held responsible for remediation costs.


Do you use water-based, non-VOC degreasers and part washers, where practical?

YES NO N/A

OIL CHANGES

Used engine oil, gearbox oil, automatic transmission fluid, power steering fluid and hydraulic fluid are all considered used oil.


Even small amounts of oil introduced into the marine environment can cause environmental

problems.

Although some oil that spills into the water evaporates, petroleum hydrocarbons can remain suspended in the water, concentrate on the surface, or adhere to hulls.

Because of the properties of oil, even a cup of oil can spread sheen over nearly one hectare of calm water.

Oil sheen can block necessary oxygen and light from moving through the surface of the water.

The hydrocarbons in oil harm juvenile fish, upset fish reproduction, and interfere with the growth and reproduction of hull-dwelling organisms.


The best option for managing used oil is to carefully collect and store it and then have it removed

for disposal.

Visually inspect the holding tank or container on a regular basis for leaks or malfunctions.

Maintain written inspection records.

Materials that contain or are contaminated with used oil can also fall under the definition of used oil.

The most common of these are used oil absorbent pads, rags and wipers, and absorbents such as kitty litter.

Instruct all employees who handle used oil on the proper operation and management of the oil storage area.

Educate your staff about the importance of keeping used oil from being contaminated with hazardous substances.

If you collect customers’ oil, remind boaties not to mix used oil with radiator fluids/coolants or hazardous waste, such as waste petrol and petrol products.

If providing a collection tank or container for used oil from your customers who do their own engine maintenance, clearly label the tanks or containers to indicate the importance that only oil be placed in the tank.

Assign one person the responsibility for monitoring customers’ used oil storage.

Consider providing separate tanks for used oil, one for patrons to use and a secure tank for used oil collected by marina facility staff.

Use “kitty litter, sawdust or other commercially available products to absorb oil from minor spills.

Purchase a non-spill vacuum-type system for spill-proof engine oil changes, or to suction oily water from bilges.

Slip a plastic bag over used oil filters prior to removal to prevent drips.

Recycle used oil filters. Puncture and drain them first. Collect and manage the contained waste oil.

Use oil absorbent materials to clean up small drips and spills.

Sell oil absorbent pads in the chandlery.

Educate customers and staff not to use soaps and detergents to clean up oily drips and spills.

Avoid pumping bilge water that is oily or has a visible sheen. Use oil absorbent materials or an oil/water separator to remove oil before pumping.

Use a portable or stationary oil/water separator to clean bilge water. These devices draw contaminated water from bilges, capture hydrocarbons in a filter and discharge clean water.

DO NOT:

Dump used oil overboard.

Pour oil into sewers or storm drains.

Dump oil on the ground, use it for weed control, or to keep dust down.

Please check with your Local Government Office for specific local storage and removal requirements.


Do you have oil absorbent materials available when doing boat maintenance?

YES NO N/A

Do you offer spill proof oil changes with non-spill vacuum-type systems?

YES NO N/A

RAGS


Contaminated rags that are improperly managed may pose fire, health and environmental risks.

Minimising contamination of rags reduces health risks to workers and reduces emissions of volatile organic compounds to the air, improves effluent discharge from industrial laundries.


Keep oily rags separate from rags that have been contaminated with hazardous materials such as

solvents.

Make contact with a licensed industrial laundry service that will pick up soiled rags and deliver clean rags on a regular basis. The laundry service may require you to limit the solvent and other chemical content of the soiled rags because of the limits on their own permit to discharge wastewater.

Store flammable rags in approved, labelled containers until they can be laundered.

Reduce the amount of solvent used in cleaning through improved work practises.

Use solvents only when absolutely necessary. Use non-VOC cleaners.

Remove excess solvent from rags by wringing or pressing excess into coverable container.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to rags.

REFRIDGERANTS/COOLANTS


Coolants and refrigerants become an environmental problem when they escape into the air.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs, or Freon) are used primarily as refrigerants in air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers. When CFCs are released into the air, they rise into the upper atmosphere where they damage the protective ozone layer in the stratosphere.

A single CFC molecule can destroy 100,000 molecules of ozone.

The ozone layer absorbs the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and as it is damaged, living things on the earth become exposed to harmful UV radiation which can lead to skin cancer and cataracts.


Investigate alternatives to ozone depleting refrigerants/coolants.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to refrigerants/coolants.

HARDSTAND AND BOATSTACK OPERATIONS Working on boat engines has potential environmental impacts.

If engine fluids are not well managed, they may be transported by stormwater into the marina basin, where they can harm fish and other aquatic life.

If certain fluids are mixed, they become subject to hazardous waste requirements; more expensive to dispose.

Waste fluids from hardstand boat maintenance operations may include: engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, and radiator fluids/coolants, all of which are recyclable liquids.

Many of these fluids can be hazardous, and may pick up contaminants during use in an engine.

Manage used oil as previously outlined.

Manage radiator fluids/coolants as previously outlined.

Manage soiled rags as previously outlined.


Never pour waste fluids down the drain.

Recycle fluids whenever possible. In general, the purer the waste stream, the higher the value to the recycler.

Never mix petrol and petrol products, radiator fluids/coolants, or chlorinated solvents into used oil because it may cause the used oil to become a hazardous waste, therefore requiring higher disposal costs.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to inland/catchment engine operations.

ZINC AND MAGNESIUM ANODE REPLACEMENT


Zinc and Magnesium anodes fight vessel corrosion.

Elevated levels of Zinc and Magnesium have been found to be associated with boat operation and maintenance.

Zinc and Magnesium, in high concentrations, can be toxic to marine life, and can be toxic to those humans who eat contaminated shellfish or fish.


Remove anodes prior to abrasive blasting and pressure washing tasks. Remember, of course, to

replace them when the job is done.

Recycle Zinc and Magnesium anodes with other scrap metals. Scrap metal dealers will take used Zinc and Magnesium anodes.

Store Zinc and Magnesium anodes with other recyclable scrap metals in clearly marked containers protected from the elements.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to Zinc and Magnesium anode replacement.

PAINTING AND FIBREGLASS REPAIR

Abrasive Blasting

Compound Waxing

Fibreglassing

Hull and Topside Painting

Paint Stripping

Preparation & Painting Boat Hulls

Scraping & Sanding

Spray painting

Teak Refinishing

Varnishing

ABRASIVE BLASTING


In abrasive blasting sand, glass or plastic beads, metal shot or grit, sodium bicarbonate or dry ice

pellets are used with air pressure or water pressure to remove paint and coatings.

Traditional abrasive blasting of boat hulls is a messy job resulting in large quantities of used abrasive mixed with hull paint/hull coatings. While the abrasive can be relatively cheap, the labour is costly and the potential environmental impacts are large.

Biofouling dislodged from the hull may include marine pests that can colonise local waterways.

Perform abrasive blasting so that emissions do not cross outside of the property boundary or cause a nuisance.


Consider alternatives to abrasive blasting on-site, such as dustless sanders or contracting the

work off-site.

If abrasive blasting must be done, perform it within ventilated spray booths or other enclosures away from the water to minimise the spreading of dust and windblown material.

Ensure that anodes are removed before commencing.

If tarpaulin enclosures are used, avoid blasting on windy days.

Prohibit un-contained blasting in the marina. Store used sandblasting grit, scrapings and debris under cover.

Recycle used blast materials.

Investigate companies that recycle used blast material into new media or other products.


Do you contain debris from abrasive blasting?

YES NO N/A

COMPOUNDS WAXING


Whether a hull is slightly oxidised or heavily oxidized and stained, whether a one or two step

process is required to improve the sheen of the hull, there are few environmental impacts from compounding and waxing a hull.

Basic pollution prevention techniques and proper management of the substances used to restore fibreglass hulls will help keep waxes and cleaners out of the environment.


Check all likely products to assist with the task and choose only those which are non-hazardous.

Conduct compounding and waxing away from the water.

If possible, use phosphate free, biodegradable and non-toxic soap when preparing a hull.

When removing tough stains, use only as much stain remover as is necessary, or use a more abrasive rubbing or polishing compound.

Manage used rags and buffing pads as described above.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to compound waxing.

FIBREGLASSING


The processes involved in fibre glassing, whether using epoxy, polyester, or vinyl resins for small

or big jobs, can have environmental impacts.

Some of the materials used in the fibre glassing process can be dangerous to workers.

Some resins, catalysts and the solvents used for cleanup can be flammable, irritate the skin and respiratory system, and some may cause cancer.


Conduct all laying up of moulds in a booth, shed or building. Keep the doors closed when

undertaking this work and ventilate mechanically.

Always conduct spray lay-up within an approved booth.

Minimise waste by working with small batches of resin.

Avoid putting liquid hardener in the garbage since it can spontaneously combust if mixed with sawdust/other materials.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to fibre glassing.

HULL AND TOPSIDE PAINTING


Hull and topside paints may be toxic and inhalation may cause cancer.

If spilled, these paints and coatings may harm aquatic life and water quality. Additionally, the fumes released by some paints contribute to air pollution.


Store all paint in a centralised covered area.

Never spray items outside of an approved booth or other structure.

Return all unused paints to that area and immediately and properly manage empty containers.

Avoid the problem of having leftover paint by mixing only as much paint as is needed for a given job.

Consider sharing leftover paints with customers or setting up an exchange area to swap unused items.

Limit in-water painting to areas where paint materials and spills can be contained and prevented from entering the water.

Do not allow in-water hull scraping or any process that occurs underwater to remove paint or biofouling from the boat hull.

Although it is not advised to conduct painting while the boat is in the water, if it must be done: o Transfer the paint in a small, tightly covered container. Small containers mean

small spills.

o Designate an area for debris-producing maintenance activities such as sanding and painting.

Do as much work as is possible away from the water, including mixing paints and/or cleaning brushes.

Use tarpaulins or drop cloths to collect drips and hull scrapings (including biofouling).

Weight the hull edges of tarpaulins and plastic sheeting to keep them in place.

Use drip trays for all paint mixing, paint transfer, and/or equipment clean up.

Use low-VOC, high solids content and water-based paints/surface preparations instead of traditional paints/primers.

Encourage the use of non-toxic, high bonding and easily cleaned hull coatings.

Use brushes and rollers instead of paint sprayers whenever possible, since spray-painting is more wasteful and more harmful to the environment.

Reuse solvents and thinners by draining the clean product off the top once solids settle out.

Contain and clean up spilled paint or varnish immediately.


Do you conduct boat scraping, sanding, and other debris-producing maintenance in a designated hardstand maintenance area, where feasible?

YES NO N/A

PAINT STRIPPING


Many paint strippers are solvent-based, and contain chemicals that are dangerous to humans.

Some are flammable and most cause water and air pollution if not handled properly.

Toxic chemicals in paint strippers may include methylene chloride (also called dichloromethane, or DCM), methyl ethylketone (or 2-Butanone), acetone, toluene, methanol, N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), or xylene.

There are less environmentally damaging and less hazardous paint strippers available on the market.


Consider alternatives to chemical paint stripping depending on the characteristics of the surface

being stripped, the type of paint being removed, and the volume and type of waste produced. Alternatives include scraping, sanding, and/or abrasive blasting.

Use a heat gun to remove paint and varnish where appropriate.

If paint strippers must be used, use soy-based or water-based products, which are less hazardous.

Use only the minimum amount of paint stripper needed for a job.

Prevent evaporation by using tight fitting lids or stoppers. Reducing evaporation protects air quality, saves product and money.

Reduce the chance of spills by storing unused paint stripper where it’s used most; in the workshop.

Place the product on an impervious base.

Encourage careful use by informing all workers and operators of the hazardous nature of solvents and of purchasing and recycling costs.

Train employees to use less paint stripper, to properly store new and used paint strippers, to use wise clean-up procedures and prevent leaks and spills.


Do you reduce use of solvent-based paint strippers by changing practises or product?

YES NO N/A

PREPARATION AND PAINTING BOAT HULLS

Use of antifouling paints and coatings


Most antifouling paint contains copper, copper oxide and/or organic compounds which kill

organisms attempting to attach to a painted surface.

By design, antifouling paints are toxic to marine life and can be absorbed by edible fish and shellfish.

The toxins in antifouling paints enter the environment through the water’s contact with treated marina piles, the hull, spillage, sanding, sand blasting, or scraping.

Biofouling scraped from the hull may include marine pests that can colonise local waterways.

Antifouling paint chips and biofouling (which may include marine pest organisms) left on the ground or driveway can be transported into the water by stormwater runoff.

Toxicants in antifouling paint can be passed into the food chain via shellfish/worms to fish, birds and humans.

Incorrect choice or application of antifouling paint may increase the risk of biofouling accumulating on a vessel’s hull, which may include marine pests.


Change to long-lasting, low-toxicity antifouling paint.

Recommend antifouling paints containing the minimum amount of toxin necessary. Stock only appropriate anti-foulants in the chandlery/store.

Select an antifouling paint that will be effective under the conditions in which the vessel is used and renew it in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, or before it becomes ineffective.

Stay informed about antifouling products, like Teflon, silicone, polyurethane and wax that have limited impacts, but be aware that these coatings may accumulate fouling organisms (and potentially marine pests) on low activity or slow vessels.

Pass on the information to your customers.

Discourage use of antifouling paint on boats kept and used solely in freshwater.

Recommend that boats that are rack/stack stored or trailered use alternatives to antifouling paint such as polyurethane, hull wax, or non-metallic epoxies, since antifouling paint is not normally necessary for boats that are not continuously in the water.

Use dust-collecting sanders when sanding anti-fouling paint.

Blasting is not recommended for removal of antifouling paint.

If blasting is necessary, see the “Abrasive Blasting” information above.

Sweep and collect paint chips and biofouling debris (don’t hose) immediately after scraping or sanding.

Mix paints and solvents away from the water and prevent drips.

Avoid mixing paint or cleaning brushes on open pontoons or other structures over the water.

Use drip trays, tarpaulins and sheeting to contain droppings and spilled materials.

Drip trays should be used for all paint mixing, solvent transfer or equipment clean-up operations unless the operations are conducted in controlled areas away from storm drains, surface waters, shorelines, jetties/piers, docks or pontoons.

o Weight the edges of tarpaulins and plastic sheeting to keep them in place. o Mix only enough material necessary for the job. o Save excess or unused antifouling paint for future uses. o Re-use solvents and thinners by draining the clean product off the top once

solids settle out. o Prohibit in-water hull cleaning, hull scraping, or any process that occurs in

the water or underwater that could remove antifouling paint or biofouling (including marine pests) from the boat hull.

If in-water hull cleaning is allowed, require that customers or contractors use only soft sponges to clean slime layer, and to use stainless steel pads or brushes only on unpainted metal areas (never on hull coatings).

Coloured plumes of paint in the water near underwater cleaning activity should not occur.


Do you recommend less environmentally damaging hull coatings?

YES NO N/A

Do you disallow in-water hull scraping or any process that occurs in-water/underwater to remove paint from the hull?

YES NO N/A

Do you contain the dust from boat hull preparation work and sanding?

YES NO N/A

SCRAPING AND SANDING


Scraping removes marine organisms from the hull and this may include marine pests, which, if not

properly disposed of, may enter and colonise the marina basin.

Hull paints can contain heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Sanding chips and dust that fall onto the ground can enter a marina basin through stormwater runoff. Paint chips and sanding debris can be particularly dangerous when shellfish ingest them and other animals including humans, ingest the shellfish.


Conduct sanding and scraping away from the water’s edge.

Reserve an area away from the water’s edge for debris-producing maintenance; scraping, sanding, and blasting.

Remove anodes before commencing. Appropriate boat maintenance areas can be a temporary structure or plastic sheeting provided to

minimise the spreading of dust and windblown material.

The work area should be well marked with signs.

Place drop cloths or tarpaulins under vessels when sanding or scraping.

Weight the edges of tarpaulins and drop cloths to keep them in place. Consider installing an impervious pad for conducting debris-producing maintenance.

Clean up debris, garbage, sanding dust, biofouling and paint chips immediately following any maintenance or repair activity.

Biological material removed from boat hulls should be adequately contained and disposed of either to a licensed landfill site or an on-site waste treatment plant.

When sanding or grinding hulls over a paved surface, vacuuming or sweeping loose paint particles is the preferred cleanup method. Do not hose the debris away.

Avoid scraping or sanding on windy days, unless conducting the activity in an enclosed maintenance structure.

Use dustless/vacuum sanders. These tools can collect over 98% of dust instead of releasing it into the air. Workers can use this equipment without full suits/respirators and spend less time in clean-up activities.

Require customers and contractors to use dustless or vacuum sanders.

Erect signs indicating the availability of the dustless or vacuum sanders.

Provide a collection drum for the dust from vacuum sanders and other scraping debris.

Restrict or prohibit sanding and scraping boats that are in the water, to the greatest extent practicable.

If sanding, scraping or grinding must take place while the boat is in the water, use tarpaulins and sheeting installed between the vessel being worked on and the pontoons or walking surface to prevent dust, paint chips, debris, or other materials (including fouling organisms) from falling or being blown into the water.

The sheeting should have a tight seal to the vessel and adjacent surfaces to prevent leakage of particles outside the work area.

Remove the sheeting carefully to prevent the loss of accumulated waste material into the water.


Do you put tarpaulins or drop cloths under boats to catch chips and drips while scraping, sanding and painting boats on the hardstand?

YES NO N/A

SPRAY PAINTING


Spray painting has potential air and water quality impacts.

Most paints contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate quickly and are flammable.

Many paints are toxic.

When released to the atmosphere, VOCs combine with combustion emissions of nitrogen oxides to form urban ozone (i.e. smog), which damages lungs and degrades many materials.

Marine paint may be toxic to aquatic and marine life.


Avoid unprotected spray painting.

Spray painting may be conducted: o inside designated structures with ventilation and filter systems; o at designated on-shore areas away from open water,

o with temporary structures or plastic sheeting provided to minimise the spreading of overspray; or in covered slips, with tarpaulins and sheeting installed with a tight seal between the vessel being worked on and the pontoons or walkway surface.

Prohibit spray painting on the water without protective sheeting.

Be sure to remove the protective sheeting with care to prevent loss of accumulated waste material into the water.

If spraying outdoors with protective sheeting, avoid working on windy days when controlling the protective covering and the paint spray is difficult.

Use spray equipment with high transfer efficiency.

Paint guns used in spray booths should be either High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) or High Efficiency Low Pressure (HELP) that are rated at 65% efficient paint transfer. HVLP guns can reduce overspray by 25% to 50%.

Check with Council/Municipality for local building and fire code requirements for paint spray booths.

Electrostatic spraying requires less pressure, produces little overspray, and uses relatively little paint.

Encourage the use of non-toxic, high bonding, and easily cleaned hull coatings.

Limit the amount of leftover paint and decrease solvent use by using a smaller paint spray gun cup.

Reuse solvents and thinners by draining the clean product off the top once solids settle out.

Whenever possible use brushes and rollers instead of paint sprayers since spray painting is more wasteful and more harmful to the environment than applying paint by hand.


Do you conduct all spray painting in a protective enclosure, where practical?

YES NO N/A

Do you use spray equipment with high transfer efficiency such as HVLP or HELP spray guns?

YES NO N/A

TEAK REFINISHING

Potential Environmental Impacts: Teak cleaners that contain acids and caustic materials are toxic to marine life.


Avoid teak cleaners containing acids (such as phosphoric acid or oxalic acid) or those labelled

“caustic, corrosive, or acidic.”

Clean teak with a mild, phosphate-free detergent with bronze wool, if possible.

If sanding teak use a dustless or vacuum sander.

If possible, conduct teak refinishing away from the water’s edge. If not possible, use safer cleaners and avoid flushing teak cleaner and teak oil into the marina basin.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to teak refinishing.

VARNISHING


Spills of varnishes are detrimental to the marine and aquatic environment.

Since many are petroleum-based, spills may have similar impact as oil spills.

Chemicals in varnishes can be highly flammable and harmful to human health.


Avoid the disposal problem of leftover varnish by mixing only as much as is needed for a given

job.

Consider sharing leftover varnishes with customers or setting up an exchange to swap unused items.

Use less hazardous, water-based varnishes that pose less of a threat to human health or the environment.

In case of spills of varnish on land, use absorbent material to clean it up, and collect any contaminated soils.

Spills into water must be contained/mopped up with booms or pads that repel water/absorb petroleum products.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to varnishing.

SLIPPING/LIFTING/RECOVERY AND STORAGE OF BOATS

Bilge Cleaning

Boat Disposal/Sunken and Abandoned Craft

Pressure Washing

Pumpouts

Shrink Wrap, Storage, Longer Term/Boat-stacks

Recovery of sunken/abandoned craft

BILGE CLEANING


Bilge water can contain oil, fuel, radiator fluids/coolants, marine pests and other contaminants.

Even small amounts of such materials can cause environmental problems.

Although some oil that spills into the water evaporates, petroleum hydrocarbons can remain suspended in the water, concentrate on the surface or adhere to hulls.

Oil sheen can block necessary oxygen and light from moving through the surface of the water. Hydrocarbons in oil harm fish, upset fish reproduction and interfere with the growth and

reproduction of hull-dwelling organisms.


Wherever practicable, do not discharge bilge water directly into the marine environment.

Discharge it to an onshore holding tank or sewer. If bilge water is pumped directly overboard, endeavour to do this in the open sea.

Before pumping out a bilge, visually inspect the bilge water to determine whether there is a sheen of oil.

Use oil absorbent materials to remove oil before pumping a bilge.

Use an oil/water separator to remove oil from bilge water.

Don’t use soaps and detergents to clean up oily bilge water. Educate customers to keep their engines properly maintained, to continually check and fix all

leaks and to keep an absorbent pad or pillow in the bilge to absorb small drips and spills.


Do you provide an oil/water separation service to remove oil from bilge water?

YES NO N/A

Do you place oil absorbent materials in boat bilges as a standard maintenance practice?

YES NO N/A

Do you provide staff training on bilge cleaning?

YES NO N/A

Do you provide pump-out facilities for bilge water collection?

YES NO N/A

BOAT RECOVERY AND DISPOSAL SUNKEN/ABANDONED VESSELS


Sunken or abandoned vessels pose environmental and safety risks by leaking oil and fuel in concentrated areas.

Sunken and/or abandoned vessels can accumulate significant biofouling, which may include marine pests.

They can also cause navigational and safety hazards. If boats are properly disposed of before they become unseaworthy the chances that the vessel will become an environmental risk are reduced.


Contain the area with floating booms and tarpaulins etc.

Empty the boat’s fuel tanks and reuse or dispose of used petrol and petrol products as hazardous waste.

Remove and recycle the following boat parts and fluid:

Used oil and oil filter,

Used radiator fluids/coolants

Boat engine (recycle as scrap metal) and

Any metal with reuse value, such as lead, zinc, aluminium, magnesium

Remove all mercury-containing devices (i.e., some electronic equipment, bilge pumps, old ship’s barometers) and handle as hazardous waste.

Where possible, contact the relevant government authority to advise them of the situation.

In the event that you deal with the vessel yourself, do not dismantle the vessel while it is in the water. Remove it from the water as soon as possible, onto a hardstand area or slipway, taking care not to dislodge fouling organisms. If fouling is dislodged, every attempt should be made to retrieve it.

If the vessel is to be disposed of, reduce the size of the hull into smaller pieces (out of the water and outside the catchment area if possible) and dispose of appropriately.

If the vessel is sold, ensure that the new owner slips, cleans and antifouls the vessel in the recommended fashion prior to moving it to a new location.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to boat disposal.

PRESSURE WASHING


When the marine organisms that accumulate on the hull of a vessel are removed, fragments of

hull paint/hull coating and hull materials are often chipped off in the process.

In a concentrated form, these untreated particles can have water quality impacts.

Pressure washing in particular removes antifouling paint from hulls and fouling organisms, including marine pests, which can get washed into the marina basin.

Waste water from pressure washing may contain viable fragments or propagules of marine pests and should therefore not be permitted to enter the marina basin.

Sediments contaminated with copper can cause problems related to the disposal of dredged materials.


Prohibit hull cleaning or hull scraping or any process that occurs in-water/underwater to remove

antifouling paint or fouling organisms from the boat hull.

Contain and treat all waste water from pressure washing to prevent the return of bio-fouling, including marine pests, to the near shore marine environment.

Remove anodes before commencing.

The first priority for the marina facility is to keep the wash-water free of soaps and/or other additives. Collect all of the wash-water, treat it, and discharge to the sewer or store for transfer to a sewerage treatment plant. Discharge to the sewer may require Agency approval.

Minimise the amount of water used when boats are pressure washed. For example, wash the hull above the waterline by hand.

If collecting and treating wash water is not feasible, wash boats on a level permeable surface (lawn, crushed stone, or sand) so that the wash water can infiltrate into the ground.

Place filter fabric over the ground surface to collect solids and sediments.

To ensure that the wash water has enough time to settle into the ground, pressure wash boats as far away as possible from the water, preferably over a grassed or otherwise vegetated area. Add a row of hay bales between the water’s edge and the pressure washing operation.

If it is not possible to wash boats over a pervious surface, pump the wash water to a pervious surface for infiltration.

Treat the wash water to collect solids and sediments before discharge, preferably to the sewer.

Pressure wash water can also be directed to a holding or settling tank for treatment. If the wastewater does not contain chemical additives it may be diverted into wetland detention basins, vegetated buffers, or swabbing.

Where feasible, wastewater from the washing operation can be collected and reused through a closed loop pressure wash system, or can be used after treatment to irrigate landscaped portions of the marina.

If none of the above-mentioned practises is feasible and the only apparent option is to discharge pressure washing wastewater to a surface water or storm drain, wash water must be treated prior to discharge. Options for treatment include filtering the wash water through catch basin inserts that will separate out debris, paint chips, and sediment. The use of filter fabric, oil/water separators or sand filters should also be considered.


Do you treat pressure wash water before discharge, as described in this fact sheet?

YES NO N/A

PUMPOUTS

Potential Environmental Impacts: Generally, marina basins are naturally sheltered and semi-enclosed, which usually means they are

not flushed as well as more open waters.

Bacteria, chemicals, and nutrients contained in untreated and minimally treated human waste from boats can overload waterways and cause local water quality problems.

Disease carrying bacteria, viruses and protozoa can enter waterways through the discharge of untreated or poorly treated boat waste.

The nutrients in boat sewerage can stimulate algae to grow so substantially that their decomposition uses up oxygen necessary for fish to live.

Direct threats to human health can arise through consumption of contaminated water, fish or shellfish.

Marine pest organisms are known to colonise internal seawater plumbing systems, including marine toilets. These may be flushed out into the marina basin with toilet discharges.

Some tasks pose risks to employees. It is important that protective clothing, gloves, boots and masks/respirators are used as required. Vaccinations, in some areas of activity are, even if not required within the OH&S policies, highly recommended.


If your marina services boats with holding tanks, install a pumpout system.

Select the type of pumpout system that meets the needs of your marina, your customers and transients/clients:

Permanently fixed to the dock, or

Mobile, truck mounted,

Hand truck mounted, Trailer mounted units are also available.

If the pumpout is permanently fixed, choose an appropriate location which is convenient and accessible to the greatest number of boats throughout the tidal cycle:

Fuel dock,

T-head, Separate pontoon.

If your marina caters mostly for smaller boats without holding tanks, install a portable toilet waste holding tank in a convenient location near the slips/pontoons and launch ramps.

Train staff to operate the equipment.

Boaties rely on user-friendly facilities. Hardstand waste holding tanks, if above ground, should be secured and have a secondary

containment area, including a concrete pad.

Inspect area and facility regularly.

Provide clean and attractive bathrooms and toilets for marina customers.

Encourage customers to use them rather than the services installed on their boats.

Prohibit discharge of treated or untreated human waste within the marina basin (Note: Check local discharge regulations).

Incorporate the prohibition into customers’ contracts. This will prohibit boaties from discharging sewerage into the marina basin. For this to work, there must be adequate pumpout services and bathroom/toilet facilities.

Customers must be educated about how to manage their boat waste and there must be strict enforcement.

Educate marina customers about the impacts of boat sewerage and the proper way to manage it.

Erect signs in the marina outlining the rules for proper sewerage handling.

Provide and promote biodegradable and non-toxic holding tank deodorant.

Sell these materials in the chandlery.

Encourage the boaties at your facility with marine toilets to install holding tanks.

Support adoption of a Government designated "No Discharge Area" in your region.

Some tasks pose risks to employees. It is important that protective clothing, gloves, boots and masks/respirators are used as required. Vaccinations, in some areas of activity are, even if not required within the OH&S policies, highly recommended.


Do you offer affordable, convenient pumpout facilities to customers and/or the general public?

YES NO N/A

Do you provide clean toilets and/or bathrooms for customers?

SHRINK WRAP AND PLASTIC SHEETING


Shrink-wrap and some plastics are non-biodegradable, and can become a disposal problem at landfills.


Use and encourage customers to use reusable or recyclable boat covers.

Recycle used plastics.

Some companies recycle used plastics and shrink-wrap.


Do you recycle used plastics and encourage customers to cover their boats with only reusable materials?

YES NO N/A

STORAGE, LONGER TERM OF VESSELS


The activity of preparation of a vessel for longer-term storage may contribute to nonpoint source

pollution through the use of heavy equipment (forklifts, cranes and travel lifts) as well as through managing various storage procedures (use of radiator fluids/coolants and battery storage).


Use propylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants (usually pink) that are less toxic than ethylene glycol

(usually green) except in “closed” or freshwater cooling systems. See “Refrigerants/Coolants” for more information.

Inspect and clean bilges prior to extended vessel storage.

Clean all water, oil, or foreign materials from the bilge using absorbent material. See “Bilge Cleaning” for more information.

Promote reusable or recyclable boat covers.

See also “Pressure Washing,” “Decommissioning Engines,” “Oil Changes” and “Battery Replacement” for more information on these activities.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to longer term storage of vessels.

FUELLING

Fuel Storage

Fuel Tank Disposal

Fuelling Station Operation

FUEL STORAGE


Fuel spills are very damaging to the marine environment.

The complex hydrocarbon compounds in oil and petrol and petrol products are toxic to marine life, upset fish reproduction and interfere with growth and reproduction of hull dwelling organisms.


Keep all information related to storage tanks, licence updates and maintenance records

in a central location.

Regularly inspect aboveground fuel storage tanks and associated piping for leaks.

If possible, cover the tank with a roof to prevent rainwater from filling the containment area.


Do you regularly inspect and maintain fuel transfer and storage equipment?

YES NO N/A

FUEL TANK DISPOSAL


The complex hydrocarbon compounds in petroleum products are toxic to marine life,

upset fish reproduction and interfere with growth and reproduction of hull dwelling organisms.

Fuel tanks disposed of improperly can impact on groundwater supplies and pose a serious fire safety risk.


Use or recycle usable fuels before disposing of the tank.

Store tanks awaiting disposal away from ignition sources like heat or sparks. Clearly label tanks “Waste Petrol/Petrol Products.”

Never pour fuel down the drain, onto the ground, or into the garbage.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to fuel tank disposal.

FUELLING STATION OPERATION

Potential Environmental Impacts: The small spills that occur during boat fuelling can accumulate and become a much larger

problem.

Complex hydrocarbon compounds in oil and petrol and other petrol products are toxic to marine life, upset fish reproduction and interfere with growth and reproduction of hull dwelling organisms.

Oil and fuel that are ingested by one animal can be passed to the next animal, through the feeding chain.

In a marina, petroleum will also deteriorate the white "styrofoam" in pontoons and docks, and discolour boat hulls, woodwork and paint.

Petrol and petrol products spills are also a safety problem because of the product’s flammability.

A single litre of petroleum product released into the water can cover one hectare of water surface area and can seriously damage aquatic habitat.

All fuelling services are subject to Government Regulation.

BEFORE FUELLING:

(a) Stop all engines (b) Shut off all electricity, open flames (including pilot lights on gas appliances)

and heat sources, (c) Check all bilges for fuel vapours, (d) Extinguish all smoking materials and (e) Close access fittings and openings that could allow fuel vapours to enter

enclosed spaces.

DURING FUELLING:

(a) Maintain nozzle contact with fill pipe, (b) Wipe up spills immediately, (c) Avoid overfilling and (d) Fuel filling nozzle must be attended at all times

AFTER FUELLING:

(a) Inspect bilges for leakage and fuel odours and (b) Ventilate until fumes and odours are removed

Best Management Practices

Locate fuel docks in protected areas to reduce potential for accidents due to passing

boat traffic and design them so that spill containment equipment can be easily deployed to surround a spill and any boats that may be tied to the fuel dock.

Store spill containment and control materials in a clearly marked and easily accessible location, attached or adjacent to the fuel dock.

Keep absorbent pads/pillows available at the fuel dock for staff and customers to mop up drips and small spills.

Carry vent line whistles, vent cups, oil absorbent fuel collars and other spill preventative devices in the chandlery.

Provide a stable platform for fuelling personal watercraft if your facility services significant numbers of them.

Regularly inspect and repair fuel transfer equipment such as hoses and pipes.

Place plastic or nonferrous drip trays lined with oil absorbent materials beneath fuel connections.

Train fuel dock staff to handle and dispense fuel properly.

Fuel dock staff should be trained to:

Fill tanks slowly and carefully and

Prevent overfilling of fuel tanks by listening to or keeping a hand at the air vent, if possible; a pronounced flow of air is emitted when the tank is nearly full.

Remember that fuel expands when it is warmed and to leave 5% of space in a fuel tank to allow for expansion.

Attach a container to the external vent fitting to collect overflow, as a precautionary measure.

Keep an absorbent pad or pillow ready to catch spills, drips, or overflow.

Put a drip tray under portable fuel tanks.

If possible, fill portable fuel tanks ashore.

Prevent spills as well as respond to spills.

Give information and direction to customers.


Do you train fuel dock staff to prevent drips and spills at the fuel dock?

YES NO N/A

Do you have oil absorbent materials available for fuel dock staff and customers to clean up drips and small spills?

YES NO N/A

Do you carry vent line whistles, vent cups, absorbent fuel collars or other spill preventative devices in your chandlery?

YES NO N/A

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Additional Requirements

Coastal Permits

Compressor/Vacuum Equipment Servicing

Facility Cleaning

Fish Waste ,

Floor Drains

Landscaping

Litter and Recycling

Pet Waste

Stormwater Run-off Management Practises

Swimming Pool/Spa Backwash

MARINA PERMITS


The placement of structures on or over waters, dredging of marina basins, and filling of inland

and coastal waters and wetlands can degrade or eliminate coastal resources, which have economic, aesthetic, recreational and environmental values.


Design all marina facilities and works to minimise adverse impacts on basin flushing, water

quality, and adjacent coastal/inland resources including shellfish beds, wetlands, and aquatic vegetation.

Keep copies of all permits and approvals in a central, easily accessible file.

As management changes, pass on the information about permits to the incoming marina manager.

Piers/piles should be constructed of inert materials. They should not be protected through the use of antifouling treatments including tributyltin. The use of tributyltin in antifouling products has been banned in Australia since 31 July 2003.

Keep all docks, pontoons, and bulkheads in good working order by conducting routine maintenance. If it is necessary to remove biofouling, it is preferable to do so on land, wherever possible.

Certain activities such as rebuilding, reconstructing or re-establishing to a pre-existing condition and dimension any structure, fill, obstruction, or encroachment, including replacement and repair of out-of-water structures (surfaces of docks, piers, wharves and bridges), replacement or repair of up to a given percentage of all approved pilings in any one year; and seasonal installation, reinstallation or repair of floating docks, as long as location, dimension, elevation and materials remain as approved.

“Routine maintenance” does not normally apply to dredging or to bulkhead repairs.

Maintenance dredging is normally considered “substantial maintenance” and may require certain approvals.

Before doing any work that may require approvals, discuss it with the relevant Government Agency


Do you keep your pumpout facility in good working order?

YES NO N/A

COMPRESSOR AND VACUUM EQUIPMENT SERVICING


At servicing, compressor/vacuum equipment wastewater contains lubricating oil and other

pollutants.

Hydrocarbons can contaminate surface and groundwater when improperly managed.


Evaluate the need for installing a dehumidifying system in the air compressor/vacuum system that

would reduce the moisture content of the compressed air and therefore the volume of wastewater generated.

This practice may also prolong the life of your equipment by reducing loss of lubrication and reducing rusting.

Visually inspect the exterior of equipment for the presence of oil leaks on a regular basis.

Establish a preventative maintenance program as recommended in the manufacturer’s specifications that includes, but is not limited to, a schedule for:

Cleaning parts,

Replacing oil, and Replacing filters

Remove any oil prior to discharge.

Investigate purchase of oil-free air compressors/vacuum equipment to eliminate oils in wastewater.


No Clean Marina Certification criteria specific to compressor servicing.

FACILITY CLEANING


Many common cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals that may lead to lung problems,

brain and nerve damage, cancer and even death.

Hazardous chemicals are often found in drain cleaners, floor-care products, window and bathroom cleaners.

Those labelled “DANGER” or “POISON” are typically most hazardous.

Others may be labelled “CAUTION” or “WARNING” because they are skin or eye irritants.

Less hazardous alternatives for common cleaning products are often labelled “non toxic.”


Use cleaning products that may have less of an impact on the environment because they are less

toxic and contain lower concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ozone deleting chemicals (ODCs), and/or carcinogens.

Read product labels.

Avoid cleaning products with:

o

o

Alcohol Formaldehyde

o

o

Hydrochloric acid Phenol

o

o

Naphthalene Sulphuric acid

o Perchloro- o Butyl-cello solve o Ethanol

ethylene o Hydrofluoric acid o PDCBs o Ammonia o Phosphoric acid (paradichloro- o Glycols o Cresol benzenes). o Petroleum o Lye o TCE (trichloro-

distillates o Propellants ethylene) o Bleach o Dye

Depending on the cleaning job, always try cleaning with water and a coarse cloth first.

Clean more often with fresh water only.

If you must use a cleaner, use the product sparingly.

Consider non-toxic alternatives for cleaning products.

Even non-toxic substances can cause harm to the environment and should therefore be used sparingly.

Some non-toxic alternatives to typical cleaning products are:

All purpose cleaner: mix one cup of white vinegar with ten litres of water.

Air freshener: an open box of baking soda.

Ammonia-based cleaners: vinegar, salt, and water.

Brass cleaner: Worcestershire sauce or paste made with equal amounts of salt, vinegar, and water.

Copper cleaner: lemon juice and water or paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour.

Chlorine bleach: baking soda and water or borax.

Chrome cleaner/polish: apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish.

Disinfectants: one half cup of borax in five litres of water.

Drain opener: disassemble and use a plumber’s pipe cleaner/snake or flush with boiling water mixed with one-quarter cup baking soda and one quarter cup vinegar.

Fibreglass stain remover: baking soda paste.

Floor cleaner: one-cup vinegar plus ten litres of water.

Stainless steel cleaner: baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots.

Toilet bowl cleaner: use toilet brush and baking soda. Wood polish: olive or almond oil (interior walls only).

Window cleaner: mix two tablespoons vinegar in two litres of water or rub glass with newspaper.


Do you reduce the use of toxic cleaners for cleaning your facility by changing practises or products?

YES NO N/A

FISH WASTE


Fish waste in a marina basin can lower oxygen levels in the water.

As the waste decomposes it leads to foul odour and fish kills.

Floating fish parts are an unsightly addition to marina waters.


Prohibit disposal of fish waste in the marina basin.

Erect signs displaying the rules.

Do not permit fish cleaning on docks and pontoons.

Install a fish cleaning station at your marina.

Clearly identify the fish cleaning stations with signs that list the rules for their use.

Direct rinse-water from fish cleaning areas to a sand filter or sewer. It should be free of solids.

Use one of the following disposal methods:

Compost fish waste where appropriate and use compost on landscaping. See “Landscaping”.

Encourage boaties to freeze fish parts and reuse them as bait or berley on the next fishing trip.

Use grinder to make berley out of fish carcasses.

Freeze and sell berley at the chandlery.

If composting/freezing is not an option, encourage boaties to double-bag fish parts and discard in their garbage.

Encourage boaties to clean fish offshore where the fish are caught and discard of the fish waste in unrestricted waters. (Only applies where Fishery Agency rules permit: ie in regard to minimum size of catch etc.)


Do you prohibit disposal of fish waste in the marina basin, and/or provide for proper disposal of fish waste?

YES NO N/A

FLOOR DRAINS


Repair shop/boatyard wastewater typically contains chemicals such as oils, degreasers, petrol and

petrol products, diesel, detergents, heavy metals and radiator fluids/coolants.

In some instances it may contain solvents or marine pests.

If discharged through a dry well or septic system in the ground, these chemicals may render drinking water supplies unfit for human consumption.

If discharged directly or indirectly to surface waters these chemicals can be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.


Avoid or minimise the use of ammonia, petroleum or chlorinated solvent-based cleaning agents.

Sweep or vacuum floors often and immediately before floor washing. Clean up fluid spills quickly with absorbent material.

Cover floor drains if there is a spill. There are inexpensive covers available for this purpose.

Permanently seal floor drains with concrete if they do not connect to a sewer or holding tank.

Contain boatyard wastewater and discharge to a sewer or on-site effluent treatment plant.

Council/municipal permits may be required to discharge to the sewer.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to floor drains.

LANDSCAPING


Pesticides and fertilisers that you put on the lawn and plantings can eventually run off into the

marina basin and harm marine and aquatic life.

Landscaping techniques can be used to reduce environmental impacts on marina basins and these can save money by requiring less water and maintenance while creating an attractive facility for customers.


Use native plants for landscaping. Natives to the region and climate compete well with weeds

and other pests.

They also require less fertiliser and pest control than non-native plants.

Native plants can be purchased at the local nursery.

Avoid planting invasive species. Invasive species multiply rapidly and take over areas very quickly.

Save water by watering in the early morning or late afternoon.

Oscillating sprinklers can lose up to 50% of water to evaporation on hot days.

Use composted fish waste as fertiliser for your plants.

Plant a vegetated filter strip or buffer between impervious areas and the marina basin. A vegetated filter strip is a densely vegetated strip of land engineered to accept run-offs.

Minimise fertiliser use, more is not better! If you must fertilise do so in autumn and spring.

The excess nutrients from unused fertiliser will run off into the marina basin and potentially cause an algal bloom.

Leave grass clippings on the lawn areas since they act as a natural organic fertiliser.


Do you use native plants in landscaping?

YES NO N/A

Do you minimise use of fertilisers and pesticides or use compost on landscaping?

YES NO N/A

Do you have a vegetated buffer between impervious surfaces and the marina basin, where practical have you eliminated or limited the extent of paved areas?

YES NO N/A

LITTER AND RECYCLING


Routine marina and boating activities produce a variety of non-hazardous solid wastes.

These include bottles, plastic bags, aluminium cans, coffee cups, six-pack rings, disposable nappies, wrapping paper, cigarette filters, and fishing line.

These types of debris harm living organisms and their habitats after they enter the water.

A litter free facility is more attractive to present to customers.

Diverting reusable materials out of the waste stream through recycling conserves natural resources, and reduces the amount of waste that must be disposed.

The following items should be recycled:

o Corrugated cardboard o Glass/metal food and beverage

containers o Leaves o Newspaper o White office paper

o Scrap metal o Waste oil o Used acid storage batteries o Nickel-cadmium batteries o Grass clippings


Place covered garbage receptacles in convenient locations away from the water for use by

marina patrons.

Do not put garbage or recycling containers on docks as waste can easily blow into the water.

If practical, lock garbage receptacles at night to prevent “midnight dumping” since marina operators are responsible for the content of bins.

Train employees to pick up stray garbage as a daily practice.

Provide clearly marked, conveniently located recycling containers for customers and staff to use, particularly for plastic, glass and metal food/beverage containers and other recyclables generated at your facility.

Purchase products made with recycled contents (i.e. create a market for the materials you recycle).

Buy recycled printing and writing paper, towels, tissue, re-refined motor oil and radiator fluids/coolants.

Educate employees about separation requirements and your recycling program.

Encourage boaties to exchange excess paints, thinners, and varnishes rather than to rely on personal disposal.

Provide a notice board where boaties can display notices if they have or need a particular substance, or establish a paint and maintenance chemical swap area for customers.

Consider cooperating with other nearby businesses to simplify recycling and reduce costs.

The Council Recycling Coordinator may be able to find or establish a cooperative business- recycling program.

Use reusable or recyclable boat covers for boat storage.

Require patrons to clean up after their pets.

For information on recycling radiator fluids/coolants, see “Refrigerants/Coolants”.

For information on recycling batteries, see “Battery Replacement”.


Do you keep garbage containers and bins covered and in convenient locations away from the water?

YES NO N/A

Do you provide clearly marked recycling containers particularly for plastics, glass and metal food/beverage containers?

YES NO N/A

PET WASTE


Pet waste can contain harmful bacteria.

If left on the marina grounds it will eventually enter the marina basin and contaminate the water. The nutrients in pet waste may also encourage weed or algae growth in the marina basin which

may eventually lead to lower oxygen levels in the water.

Pet waste is unsightly and may be a source of customer complaints.


Require customers to clean up after their pets.

Provide bags for boaties to scoop up waste and dispose of in their garbage.

Specify pet waste rules in marina/customer contracts.

Encourage cat owners to maintain a litter box on their boat.


Do you encourage customers to clean up after their pets by erecting signs and/or providing bags to scoop up wastes?

YES NO N/A

STORMWATER RUNOFF


Stormwater run-off from car parking areas and other sealed surfaces represents a significant mode of pollutant transport from land-based activities to water bodies.

The run-off from parking areas, buildings, repair yards, and access roads can carry nutrients, metals, suspended solids, hydrocarbons and other pollutants into marina basins.

Stormwater that is treated removes pollutants before they reach the marina basin and minimises impact on aquatic and marine life.


Perform as much boat repair and maintenance as practicable inside work buildings.

Where an inside workspace is not available, perform blasting and sanding within spray booths or tarpaulin enclosures.

Where buildings or enclosed areas are not available, provide clearly designated land areas as far from the water’s edge as possible for debris producing maintenance.

Collect as much maintenance debris on tarpaulins, filter fabric, or paved surfaces

Use vacuum sanders to collect dust and chips while removing paint from hulls.

Establish “rules” for do-it-your-selfers/contractors which must be followed when performing debris-producing maintenance.

Clean, by sweeping or vacuuming hull maintenance areas immediately after any maintenance is done to remove debris, and dispose of collected material properly.

Capture pollutants out of run-off water with permeable tarpaulins, screens, and filter cloths. Sweep or vacuum around maintenance areas, car parking areas, and driveways frequently, where

appropriate.

Store all pollutants such as paints, coatings, pesticides, used oil containers, detergents, etc. under cover.


Stormwater controls are often required as conditions for Marina Permits.

Stormwater run-off management goals are to reduce the loading of total suspended solids in runoff from maintenance areas.

Structural Best Management Practices:

Plant a vegetated filter strip or buffer between impervious areas and the marina basin.

A vegetated filter strip is a densely vegetated strip of land engineered to accept run-off from upstream activities.

Construct new or restore former wetlands where feasible and practical.

Minimise impervious areas on the marina site by paving only where absolutely necessary.

Use porous pavement for car parking areas and lightly travelled access roads, or other pervious materials such as gravel or crushed concrete.

Direct roof run-off to sumps or position downpipes so that they drain to vegetated areas.

Avoid draining to concrete or asphalt.

Install oil/grit separators to capture pollutants in runoff.

Water from car parks and other areas likely to have hydrocarbons and this should be directed through oil/grit separators before entering any other management structure.

Install sand filters. Intermittent sand filters are underground vault-like structures that capture/pre-treat, and filter the first flush of stormwater runoff. Use catch basins with deep sumps where stormwater flows to the marina basin in large pulses.

If you must use fertiliser, apply it in autumn and spring. Maintain catch basins regularly: includes garbage removal and removal of sediment. At a

minimum, catch basins should be cleaned at the beginning and end of each boating season.

Add filters to storm drains that are located near work areas to screen solid materials out of runoff.

Place absorbent materials in drain inlets to capture oil and grease.


Do you follow “good housekeeping” techniques to keep potential pollutants from entering stormwater runoff?

YES NO N/A

Do you maintain catch basins, as necessary?

YES NO N/A

SWIMMING POOL/SPA WASTEWATER


Chlorine and other chemicals used in maintaining pools and spas often include acidic or alkaline

cleaning compounds that have a negative impact on marine and aquatic life.

Even at extremely low levels chlorine can be toxic to marine life.

Swimming pool/spa wastewater can also contain solids and harmful bacteria.


No Clean Marina certification criteria specific to swimming pool or spa wastewater.

EMERGENCY PLANNING


Being adequately prepared for emergency action can reduce the environmental impact of a spill, fire or other event.

Needs:

If your facility stores fuel or oil you must prepare a Spill, Prevention, Control, and Response Plan

which outlines facility-wide actions to prevent and clean up oil and petrol and petrol products spills.

If you dispense fuels you must design and manage the facility to prevent spills, fire and other dangers as required by Government Agencies.

Best Management Practises:

Assess potential hazards at your facility, both man-made (fuel spill or fire) and natural hazards.

Develop a spill contingency plan, even if you are not required to by law, to identify:

o Potential spill, sources, o Oil and hazardous materials

used or stored in the area, o Spill prevention measures

(e.g., security, inspection, containment, training, equipment), and spill emergency procedures

o Contact information of marina

personnel qualified to lead spill response efforts and

o Notification, and spill containment measures.

Store spill containment/control materials in a clearly marked location, readily accessible to work/

storage areas.

Spill response kits should include:

o Absorbent pads and booms, o Empty sandbags, o Sewer pipe plugs, o Drain covers, o Fire extinguishers and

o A copy of the facility’s spill contingency plan.

Develop emergency response plans that include written procedures for addressing emergency

situations.

Keep the plan in an accessible location.

A spill contingency plan and emergency response plan can be combined into one document.

Emergency Response Plans should:

o Include a site plan of the facility,

o Showing shut down valves, o Pipes, o Tanks,

o Structures, o Roads, o Hydrants, o Docks, o Power and fuel shutoffs,

o Hazardous material storage locations,

o Telephones and

o Location of emergency response materials.

Describe the type, amount, and location of hazardous and potentially hazardous materials stored

on-site.

Identify which staff member will take what action in the event of an emergency.

Designate one person as the spokesperson for the marina.

Include a list of emergency phone numbers for the various Response Centres for Oil and other Material Management Agencies/Chemical Spill Response Agencies:

o Local fire and police o Facility owner o Local harbourmaster

o Neighbouring marinas that have emergency response equipment

o Spill response contractors List and describe actions to be taken, and based on likely threats, what equipment should be the

deployed.

Indicate when additional resources should be called for assistance.

Update the Emergency Contingency Plan Response Plan as necessary each year.

Review the Emergency Response Plan with employees, and train them on proper use of containment materials.

Contact local emergency response providers to obtain information on how to handle emergencies and/or for training opportunities.

Inform all Local Agencies including local fire department and harbourmaster of your Emergency Response Plan.

In line with nationally agreed protocols, it may be necessary, in the event of a marine pest incursion either in the marina or locally, to implement surveys and inspections of infrastructure to monitor the status of the marina and to determine the extent of the invasion. It may also be necessary to inspect potentially infected vessels.

Develop an action checklist for severe weather. Include in your emergency response plan arrangements to deal with an introduced marine pest

being found in your marina. This should be developed in conjunction with your State CCIMPE representative.

Encourage marina users to register their movements with the marina office in order to allow authorities to trace vessels that may have become infected by marine pests, as well as for general safety-at-sea reasons.

Preparations to reduce environmental risks include

Securing all bins and other waste holding facilities,

Removing or securing all objects which could blow or wash away, and

Securing waterside fuelling facilities, sewerage pumpouts and/or dump stations.


Do you have a Spill Contingency Plan if you are not required to have a Spill Prevention, Control and Response Plan?

YES NO N/A

Do you have an Emergency Response Plan for the potential accidents or emergencies? (This may be part of the spill contingency plan).

YES NO N/A

Do you train employees on emergency response every year?

YES NO N/A

Do you keep emergency response equipment accessible and near potential sources of accidents?

YES NO N/A

MARINA SIGNAGE AND INFORMATION


The environmental choices that marina customers make can improve the water quality in the marina basin and the appearance of your facility.


Photocopy and distribute Clean Boaties Fact Sheets to your customers. The MIA can help with

this.

Provide clear signage at your marina.

Train employees about clean boating practices.

Let them know what information is available to distribute to customers.

Host an environmental workshop for customers.

Include environmental information in facility newsletters.

Include good environmental boating practices in customer contracts.

Provide a list of “rules” to your customers who do their own boat maintenance.

Display marine pest information and identification brochures or signs at your marina.


Do you pass on information about environmentally responsible boating practises to your customers?

YES NO N/A

SIGNAGE AT OIL RESPONSE KIT Local signs must contain

o Name & Number of person to contact in marina in case of a spill o Perform all major repairs in this area. o Do all blasting and spray painting within an enclosed booth or under tarpaulins. o Use tarpaulins or filter fabric to collect paint chips and other debris. o Use vacuum sander (include rental information if appropriate). o Use high-volume low-pressure spray guns (include rental information if appropriate). o Use drip trays with all liquids. o Reuse solvents. o Store waste solvents, rags, and paints in covered containers.

SIGNAGE AT PUMPOUT STATION

o Instructions for use o Hours of operation o Fee o Name and number of person to call in case of malfunction.

DO NOT DISCHARGE SEWERAGE SIGNS

o Do Not Discharge Sewerage o Please use our clean, comfortable restrooms while you are in port. o Nutrients and pathogens in sewerage impair water quality.

SAMPLE SIGNS

o Think Before You Throw Away o The following items may not be placed in this bin:

Oil Radiator

fluids/coolants Paint or varnish Solvents Pesticides

Lead batteries Transmission fluid Distress flares Hazardous wastes Ask marina staff about

disposal of these items.

RECYCLE SIGNS

o Oil o Paper o Radiator fluids/coolants o Newspaper o Lead batteries o Solvents o Glass o Steel o Plastic

o Scrap Metal o Aluminium o Cans/Tins o Corrugated Cardboard o Tyres o Metal o Fuel o Filters o Anodes

RECYCLED OIL

THIS CONTAINER IS FOR:

o Engine oil o Transmission fluid o Hydraulic fluid o Gearbox oil

o Diesel o Kerosene o Petrol and petrol products are

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

THIS CONTAINER IS FOR:

o Ethylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants

o Propylene glycol radiator fluids/coolants

o Petrol and petrol products, diesel, kerosene, and all other materials are STRICTLY PROHIBITED

KEEP FUEL OUT OF THE WATER

o Do Not Overfill/Top Off Tank o Listen to know when tank is

full

o Wipe-up spills immediately

SAMPLE SIGNS:

o Please do not discard fish scraps within the marina basin. o Use our fish cleaning station. o Bag the scraps and dispose in bin or at home. o Freeze and reuse as berley or bait. o Save and dispose over deep water.

KEEP IT CLEAN

o This marina provides food and shelter for young fish. o Prevent oil spills! o Keep bilges clean! o Use oil absorbent pads! o Help by recycling or properly disposing of used oil, radiator fluids/coolants,

solvents, cleaners, plastics, and other wastes.

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE COAST, LAKES/RIVER CLEAN AND SAFE!

Environmental Policy

It is the policy of this marina to protect the health of our patrons, staff and the environment by minimising the discharge of pollutants to the water and air.

Sample Signs:

Bilge Water, Boat Sewerage and Grey Water

o Boats generate wastewater. o Sources include bilge water, marine toilets, and laundry/dishwashing facilities. Please

follow the tips listed below to make sure that you dispose of this wastewater properly. o Oil and petrol and petrol products can collect in your bilge and mix with bilge water. o Discharging your bilge to the water exposes marine and aquatic organisms to toxic

substances. o Avoid pumping any bilge water that is oily or has sheen. o Keep your engine well tuned to have it run efficiently, prevent leaks, and keep it clean to

allow you to spot oil and fuel leaks more easily. o Regularly check fuel lines and hoses for leaks to prevent fuel/oil from entering the bilge. o Place an oil absorbent pad in your bilge. Change the pad regularly. o If the pad is saturated with fuel, allow it to air dry and reuse. o If the pad is saturated with diesel or oil, double-bag and discard in the garbage. o Consider installing bilge oil filter or oil/water separator in your bilge discharge line to

allow you to directly discharge bilge water while protecting the environment. o Check with your marina staff to see if the marina offers services to install such systems

or if they can refer you to an installer. o Ask marina staff if they provide bilge water removal services. o If they do not, maybe they know where such a service is provided nearby.

Boat Sewerage

o Boat sewerage contains disease-causing bacteria that can make people sick either through

direct contact in the water, or through consumption of affected fish and shellfish. o Sewerage disrupts the balance of the environment degrading fish and shellfish habitat. o Use pumpouts! o For a list of pumpouts call the nearest marina or harbourmaster. o Always use shore side restrooms when docked. o Remember that it is illegal to discharge untreated sewerage

CONSUMER AND RECREATIONAL BOATERS RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) To cooperate with MIA members in order that the consumer may obtain maximum benefit

from the Code.

2) Not to withhold information from the MIA member so as to prevent or hamper the member

in acting in a manner, which the Code prescribes.

Having regard to environmental responsibility, boat owners:

Shall be encouraged to take steps to ensure that any potential pollution risks are

minimised,

Shall use their best efforts to educate fellow boaters to support the restoration and

protection of our marine environment,

Shall be encouraged to maintain or improve water quality for all boat users by compliance with all environmental laws and regulations in operation,

Will observe the regulations of usage of the waterways by government authorities,

Acknowledge that marinas and boatsheds will not automatically or otherwise drain

the engine bilge, unless bilge water is passed through a filter, or other control measure to ensure no pollution of waters, and will at all times observe the “strict no discharge” policy of marinas,

Will ensure no petroleum product residue be pumped overboard. Use of petroleum

absorbent material which can be appropriately disposed of on land is recommended,

Will be encouraged to use environmentally compatible products in the operation and maintenance of their vessels,

Will use oil-absorbing materials in the bilge areas of all boats with inboard engines and

undertake to examine these materials at least once a month and replace as necessary

and dispose of them in accordance with petroleum product disposal regulations,

Will be encouraged to install fuel-air separators on air vents or tank stems of inboard fuel

tanks,

Will at all times prevent fuel spills, and be knowledgeable regarding how best to treat any

accidental spill, to maximise safety, and minimise environmental harm, Will prevent the contamination of waterways whilst working on or maintaining their craft,

Will prevent and discourage in water hull cleaning or any other underwater process that is

likely to remove anti-fouling or any other deleterious material into the marine environment,

Will act at all times to protect the waterways from harmful dumping by returning all

garbage and other waste to shore for proper disposal or recycling and when possible, clean up after others,

Will be aware of the effect of noise, smoke and odours generated by their vessels and

activities of those around them,

Will keep motors efficiently tuned, and avoid excessive idling and engine noise while at

marinas or in the vicinity of residential property and Will prevent unacceptable wake and propeller wash, especially in the vicinity of

erosion sensitive shores, marinas and other waterway users.

MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION PO Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585

Ph: + 61 2 9439 5806 Fax: + 61 2 9439 3983

Section 4 CODE OF ETHICS

PART ONE

FOREWORD

CODE OF ETHICS

PART TWO

MONITORING AND REVIEW OF THE CODE

PART ONE

FOREWORD

This Code of Ethics has been prepared and adopted by the Marina Industries Association (“MIA”) and establishes standards of ethics for all MIA members.

Many of the provisions are a restatement of principles and practices already observed in the industry and provide:

Guidelines to members and customers.

Guidelines for environmental outcomes that can be achieved on an industry

wide basis.

Consistency in the marina and recreational boating industries, which may

eliminate complaints.

Assistance to customers wanting to clarify their rights and reasonable expectations on rentals, leasing, sales, service and repair transactions.

For consumers to be referred to members adhering to the Code.

Guidelines for members and recreational boaters to act in an environmentally

responsible manner.

Members should refrain from any conduct which could discredit the MIA, its

members or the industry

CODE OF ETHICS

MIA members are expected to comply with the Association’s Ethical Code

Act ethically and responsibly towards the community, other members, staff,

and customers

Practice and foster sustainable economic, environmental and socially

responsible management

Be a good neighbour and contribute to the benefit and wellbeing of the

community

Comply with the legislation, regulation and codes of practice that apply to the

industry

Do all that is reasonably possible to promote safe facility management, boating

and education practices

Act honestly and fairly in all business dealings and do not allow discrimination

or prejudice to enter into dealings with others

Maintain professional courtesy and integrity at all times Respect confidentiality of information and/or advice

Ensure all advertising and representations are truthful and accurate

Render accurate, truthful and advice to the community

Cooperate with other members of the Association to benefit and develop the

industry

Deal with all complaints with a view to resolution Strive to achieve industry best practices and excellence in quality of service to

customers and in obligations to the environment

Ensure opportunities for education and certification programs are promoted

throughout the industry and encourage professional development for staff

and improvement of personal skills

PART TWO

MONITORING AND REVIEW OF THE CODE

Feedback on the operation of this Code is essential for assessing its effectiveness and ensuring its continuing success.

SECTION 5

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:

1. Hogan J & De Marco L: ‘Sustainable Marina Development’ University of Queensland Press, QLD 2011

2. NSW Dept. of Environment & Climate Change: ‘Environmental Action for Marinas, Boatsheds and

Slipways’ Sydney, NSW June 2007

For more information about the Clean Marina Program, please contact: Marina Industries Association

Ph: +612 9439 5806 or email: [email protected] Web: www. marinas.net.au

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