6.1 Handling waste properly

Follow these tips to ensure you are handling your boating waste properly.

• Never throw garbage or waste into the sea or on the shore.
• Never pour down sink substances that are harmful to the environment - even if your boat had a grey water tank that ensures that water does not drain directly into the sea from the sink.
• Never pump dirty bilge water into the sea. For dirty bilge water, use a separate container and dispose of it as hazardous waste.
• Check the bilge water regularly for contaminants like oil, diesel, or glycol.
• Do not empty the waste water tanks into the sea. Constantly monitor the level of your waste water tanks and plan your trip so that you can always empty the tanks at port.