"In the UK the Directive has been transposed into national laws by means of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended), and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (as amended). These are known as 'the Habitats Regulations'. Most SACs on land or freshwater areas are underpinned by notification as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) (or as Areas of Special Scientific Interest (ASSIs) in Northern Ireland)."
Link: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1374
PPG14 Code of practise summary
Marinas and Craft
General guidance to those who use waterways and coastal waters “controlled waters”
Environment and heritage services http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/ - Northern Ireland
SEPA – Scottish environment protection agency http://www.sepa.org.uk/ - Scotland
EA – Environment agency – England
These agencies are responsible for the protection of controlled waters in their respective areas against pollution
· Pollution
· Pollution of the environment
· Harm to human health from pollution
· Detriment to local amenities
By Waste management
Oil
· Visible form of pollution
· most frequent
· 16% of annual reported incidents
Stored fuel or oil need to consider leaks or spills and always have a contingency plan in place
Anti fouling and boat cleaning
Most products designed to kill naturally occurring organisms, may therefore cause harm to waterways – similar to chemicals used to clean slip ways, see later
· Ensure safe storage of containers
· Clean up spills
· Perform work where no escape into surface water drainage or actual waterways can occur
Fuel and oil facilities at marinas
· Fuel storage and dispensing well maintained
· Notices on how to deal with spills
· Secondary containment for fuel storage within 10 meters of controlled waters
Sewage disposal at marinas
Sewage waters and effluence must not discharge to controlled waters, unless specific consent of appropriate agency
Marina Maintenance
Provision of recycling and waste management facilities at all marinas allows control of waste, provide locations and usage instructions to all users, and consider facilities to get rid of oil, fuel and batteries.
Ports and harbours required to produce waste management plans for MCA
Algal and weed removal from slipways using rotary tractor or power wash, avoid use of chemicals, even approved or bio-degradable
· Lower PH
· Reduce animal and plant diversity
Contact agency office for removal advice where manual removal is not viable.
Fuels and Oils
Note: this section was copy and pasted to maintain accuracy
All powered craft should be maintained properly and the speed limits observed in order to prevent bank erosion and minimise emissions to the atmosphere and to water (Reference 17). The risk of pollution from craft is increased during refuelling, servicing or bilge pumping. Take care with your oil. A small quantity of oil absorbent material should be kept on the craft at all times for use in the event of a spill. Used oil absorbents should be disposed of properly at approved facilities at marinas, lock stations or local authority waste disposal sites (see Section 9).
Refuelling
Fill fixed fuel tanks carefully adjacent to the fuel supply facility, ensuring that no fuel is discharged over the side or into any part of the vessel. Leave some free space in the tank to avoid spillage during the normal motion of the vessel. Clean up any spills using a suitable absorbent. Fill portable fuel tanks and spare fuel containers away from the water’s edge. Never overfill them as this causes spillage and bilge contamination. Mark containers clearly with the type of fuel and store them securely and safely on the vessel to minimise the risk of collision damage, accidental spillage overboard or unauthorised interference (see Part 5.3 of Reference 17 for further details). Prolonged exposure of oil storage containers to the sun can cause expansion of the oil leading to vapour and spill risks.
Onboard oil care
Provide a drip tray under inboard engines and gearboxes, or provide oil-tight structural members fore and aft of the engine to prevent contamination of the bilge. Ensure this area remains clean and dry and that there is no fixed bilge pump drawing from within it. For additional guidance on drip tray specification, see Part 2.22 of Reference 17. It is an offence to discharge contaminated bilge water into any watercourse. Before any routine pumping of bilge water from a vessel, the bilge should be checked for any contaminants. If bilge water should become contaminated, it should either be pumped to suitable facilities ashore or absorbents should be used. Oil absorbent pads can be placed in the bilge to absorb any oil that may be present. These should be replaced frequently and used absorbents disposed of in accordance with relevant legislation (see Section 9). Do not use detergents or emulsifiers in bilge water. On vessels with automatic water level sensor bilge pumps, great care must be taken to ensure bilge water does not become contaminated. Oil can be pumped from the bilge (especially during or following rainfall or passage in heavy seas), which can result in local pollution. When servicing the engine, ensure that used oil is collected and taken to an oil recycling bank. Contact the Oil Bank Helpline on freephone 0800 663366 or visit www.oilbankline.org.uk to find the location of your nearest oil bank on the UK mainland or contact your local authority recycling officer. Do not mix used oil with other materials such as paints or solvents, as this makes recycling very difficult. If the vessel develops a problem involving loss of oil or fuel, stop at the nearest accessible mooring point for maintenance. On rivers and canals, do not moor immediately upstream of any water abstraction point or attempt to travel a great distance.
Onboard sewage
None allowed to be discharged in controlled waters, must be pumped into sanitary station. Grey water allowed- take care not to release oils or cleaning agents.
Waste from craft
Kept secure aboard until able to be disposed of properly.
Link: http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/upload/file/byelaws/ppg14_marinas_and_craft.pdf
