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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, Pollution from Ships & Boats PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
protection of controlled waters'. This includes theEnvironmental Protection is responsible for the ips & boats
Fuels and oils should be used and disposed of
carefully. Make sure oil and fuel containers are well
territorial sea up to the 12-mile limit and coastal
secured and keep absorbent materials on board to
waters, including bays and inlets.
use in the event of a spi
Diesel, oil and petroleum spirit, sewage and contaminated bilge water can all cause pollution if discharged into controlled waters.
Causing or knowingly permitting pollution of controlled waters is an offence under the Water Pollution (Jersey) Law, 2000. There are however strong defences that may be available to persons acting in a responsible manner.
A copy of the law can be obtained from the States Greffe bookshop or it can be viewed at www.jerseylegalinfo.je
Boats should be fitted holding tank for sewage a should be discharged to the appropriate onshore facilities.
Take care to prevent anti fouling products and paint from entering the sea. Take specialist advice on the type of products that you us always apply the product in accordance the manufacturer's instructions.
Use the minimum of detergent and other chemical cleaners, and where possible use clean water only.
Always clean up a spill – never wash it into the
sea or into a watercourse.
Information for this leaflet has been obtained from the Environment Agency, UK.
Prevention is better than cure
If Vou're not sure,
By following the advice set out in this leaflet you can minimise the risk of causing pollution from boating activities.
Oil & Fuel Causing or knowingly Cleaning, Painting
Hydrocarbons (petrol, diesel or oil) can damage of controlled waters ispermitting pollution and Anti-fouling
plants and animals. It is vital that they do not an offence under the
enter the marine environment. Water Pollution Most anti-fouling products are designed to kill or
discourage naturally occurring organisms. If used Refuel or decant carefully to avoid spillages.
carelessly they can cause damage to the water Portable tanks should be sited and sec t^^fel y environment.
on the craft.
Scraping anti-foul products from your craft may release Always keep absorbent material on board to use harmful substances into the water.
in the event of a spill.
Soaps and detergents can produce grey water' which Dispose of waste oil properly onshore. There promotes algal growth. This can lead to oxygen being are facilities at the St Helier, Elizabeth and La removed from the water causing marine life to suffocate.
Collette Marinas.
Sewage When removing old layers of anti-fouling paint, take care Absorbent materials are available to clean oil to prevent any material from entering the sea. from bilge water. Remember to dispose of the Sewage can have a serious impact on the aquatic
Take specialist advice on the type of paint you use and used absorbents correctly onshore. environment. Apart from the visual unpleasantness of always apply the product in accordance with the
raw sewage floating on the water, it can also be harmful manufacturer's instructions.
Fill portable fuel tanks and spare fuel to aquatic plants and animals as it removes oxygen from
containers away from the water's edge the water. It can also pose a health risk to swimmers When cleaning or hosing down your craft, use the and not where a spillage could enter a and others using the sea for recreational purposes. minimum of abrasion.
watercourse or the sea.
Use a sponge or cloth on soft anti-foulings. Sewage Disposal Reduce the water pressure if the runoff is coloured.
Holding tanks and chemical toilets should be pumped If the craft is cleaned whilst afloat, use only clean water into approved sanitary stations. Elizabeth Marina and on the external surfaces.
St Helier Marina have facilities for pumping out holding
Clean up when you have finished. Ensure that tins, Inboard engines should have a drip tray under tanks and emptying chemical toilets.
brushes and debris are collected and disposed of in a the engine and gearbox to prevent contamination. Ideally, boats should be fitted with an adequate holding recommended manner.
Drip trays should be emptied regularly into a tank for sewage and waste water and these should be Take care when using paints and varnish. Keep lids on secure container. discharged to the appropriate onshore facilities. If it is the pots. Use water based paints where possible.
necessary to discharge the contents of a sea toilet at sea,
Every effort should be made to transfer heavily it should only be done well offshore where swimming, Always clean up any spillage and never wash it into the contaminated bilge water to secure containers windsurfing or other recreational activities do not take sea or any watercourse leading to the sea. for proper disposal onshore. place. It is not permitted to discharge toilets in to the
When cleaning, use the minimum of detergents and marinas.
Emulsifiers and detergents should be used other chemical cleaners. sparingly and only when necessary on oil Always use the minimum amount of toilet chemicals.
spillages or contaminated bilge water.