Marpol Treaty - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

A - 25 MARPOL TREATY
Boats 26 feet or longer must display a sign stating the
disposal regulations of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act. The US Coast Guard has issued these
regulations to implement Annex V of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
1973, commonly known as Annex V of the MARPOL
(Marine Pollution) Treaty 73/78. They apply to all US
boats wherever they operate (except waters under the
exclusive jurisdiction of a State) and foreign boats op-
erating in US waters out to and including the Exclusive
Economic Zone (200 miles). It is important to know
these regulations and adhere to them.
The regulations require US recreational boaters,
if your boat is 26 feet or more in length, to affix one
or more USCG Trash Dumping Restrictions placards
to your boat. The placard warns against the dis-
charge of plastic and other forms of garbage within
the navigable waters of the United States and specify
discharge restrictions beyond the territorial sea. (The
territorial sea generally ends three nautical miles from
the seashore.) In addition, the placard must contain
the warning that a person who violates these require-
ments is liable to civil ($25,000) and criminal (impris-
onment) penalties. The placard also must note that
State and local regulations may further restrict the
disposal of garbage.
Operators shall display one or more placards in a
prominent location and in sufficient numbers so they
can be observed and read by crew and passengers.
These locations might include embarkation points,
food service areas, galleys, garbage handling spaces
and common deck spaces frequented by crew and
passengers. We recommend that these placards may
be purchased from local marinas, boat dealerships
and marine equipment suppliers. A special placard
is available for boats operating on the Great Lakes.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT: It is illegal to discharge waste
from your marine sanitary device (toilet) into
the water in most areas. It is your responsibil-
ity to be aware of and adhere to all local laws
concerning waste discharge. Consult with the
Coast Guard, local marina or your dealer for
additional information.
Boating Safety & Information - Section A
NOTICE
NOTE: Some states and localities have legal
limits on speed, noise and trailer specifications.
It is your responsibility to be aware of these
laws and limits and to insure that your boat
(and trailer) comply. Consult with your local
Marine Patrol or local Coast Guard office.
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