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A. F
O
S
UEL AND
IL
PILLAGE
Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste
in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any
action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration
on the water surface, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the water surface. A common
violation is bilge discharge. Use rags or sponges
to soak up fuel or oily waste, then dispose of it
properly ashore. If there is much fuel or oil in the
bilge, contact a knowledgeable marine service
to remove it. Never pump contaminated bilge
overboard. Help protect your waters.
Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for
fuel expansion.
B. W
D
ASTE
ISPOSAL
•
Many areas prohibit overboard sewer
discharge. Close and disable flow-through
waste systems to prevent discharge in such
areas.
•
Bag all refuse until it can be disposed of ashore.
Regulations prohibit disposal of plastic
anywhere in the marine environment and restrict
other garbage disposal within specified
distances from shore.
NOTICE
• There is a possibility of being fined for having an
operable direct overboard discharge of waste in
some waters. Removing seacock handle, in closed
position, or other means must be used to avoid fine.
• It is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash
anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the
United States.
!
CAUTION
FOR BOATS WITH VACUFLUSH
Do not place facial tissues, paper towels or sanitary
napkins in head. Such material can damage the
waste disposal system and the environment.
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S
1 • S
ECTION
C. E
Many areas regulate noise limits. Even if there
are no laws, courtesy demands that boats
operate quietly.
D. W
Power boat wakes can endanger people and
vessels. Each power boat operator is responsible
for injury or damage caused by the boat's wake.
Be especially careful in confined areas such as
channels or marinas. Observe "no wake" warnings.
HEADS ONLY
®
AFETY
N
XCESSIVE
OISE
/ W
AKE
ASH
!
WARNING
SPEED HAZARD - Watch your wake. It might capsize
a small craft. You are responsible for damage caused
by your wake.
!
CAUTION
Reduce speed in congested waterway.
Be alert for No Wake markers.
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