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7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Boating is an activity, which interacts with the environment. It is
your responsibility to be wary of the environmental risks and take
precautions to prevent any damage to it.
When refueling, take all precautions to prevent spillage. Fuel and oil
spillage into water contaminates the environment. Never discharge,
fuel, oil, or other inorganic substance.
Remember that overfilling a fuel tank will cause spills from the air
vent of the tank. Also, contaminated bilge water will pollute the
waters- do not discharge contaminated bilge water unless you
are required to do so due to safety reasons.
Any waste, such as garbage, plastics, food, wood, chemicals, and
sewage, collected during the trip must be disposed of properly
after returning ashore.
Please have your engine maintained to the necessary standards
to prevent excessive exhaust emissions, which pollute water and
air. When cleaning your NORTHSTAR ORION, always try to use
"biodegradable" marine products to safeguard the environment.
Cleaners that contain aggressive chemicals such as phosphates,
chlorine, solvents, and petroleum derivatives must not be used.
If you keep your NORTHSTAR ORION in the water, sooner or later,
you will face marine growth on the bottom. Antifouling paint can
be used to prevent this. Look for a suitable one to use on your
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Please check the antifouling bottom paint regulations in your
area and use a suitable one if necessary.
Be aware of International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships (Marpol) and respect it.
Check the weather report to see if it is suitable for your intended
trip.
8. OPERATING YOUR BOAT
It is very important to check your boat and equipment regularly.
The following list shows what to check and how to examine them:
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8.1. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
8.1.A. WHAT AND HOW TO CONTROL
Check all hoses and clamps for fit and that all drain hoses
are in place and are not worn out.
Check all the equipment, including your bilge pump.
Look for damages at the fuel hose. Does it smell like gasoline?
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