6.3 Minimizing emissions and disturbance

Follow these tips to minimize emissions and disturbance when boating.

• Have the engine and propeller serviced by an authorised professional.
• Adjust your speed to avoid disturbance and shoreline erosion caused by waves that your boat creates.
• To reduce fuel consumption and to avoid disturbing others, do not idle or rev the engine unnecessarily.
• Do not load your boat with unnecessary items as extra weight uses more fuel.
• Keep the hull of your boat clean to reduce the amount of drag.
• Maintain the optimal trim of the boat as it affects the fuel consumption.