6.4 Preventing the spreading of aquatic invasive species

Follow these tips to prevent the spreading of harmful watercraft-borne marine life.

About this task

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has classified certain species of marine life as harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). These species are plants, animals and microbes which can attach themselves to your boat or to your trailer, or which can find their way to the water systems or water deposits on your boat.
  • Take necessary precaution when moving between different bodies of water to prevent the spreading of the AIS.
  • Take necessary purification measures for your boat to eradicate the AIS.

    The purification measures include (but not limited to) physical cleaning, draining and drying, as well as decontamination of the surfaces and water systems or water deposits on your boat.

  • Contact your Saxdor dealer for more information about the prevention of the AIS.
Parent topic: Respect the environment