Bavaria VIRTESS 420 - 11 Protection of the Environment

Protection of the environment
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11. Protection of the environment
We did our best in building the boat with the least environmental footprint. There are a number of regulations and
hintsregardingtheprotectionofourenvironment,maywekindleaskyoutorespectthosewhileenjoyingyourboat.In
the following paragraphs we do list some special helpful hints for the use of your boat which is compatible with the
environment.
Please make your contribution, drive your boat responsibly and do not harm the environment more that avoidable.
Please do note the following and act correspondingly!
11.8.1. Fuelsandoil
Dispose overboard of any oil, paint or other chemical that is potentially harmful to the environment. Sanctions are in
place in most parts of the world for those who disregard this rule!
Handlethesesubstanceswithcare,sothatyoudonotspillanythingoverboard.Specialdareisneededforbunkering
diesel.Placearagaroundthellertotakeonanyspillimmediately.Foranyothersubjectsregardingbunkeringsee
„8.7.Fillingwithfuel“page60.Youmayndadiagramintheenginesmanufacturer’smanualaboutthespecic
fuel consumption. This indicates what the most favorable engine rev might be.
Keepbilgescleantoavoidthebilgepumpsdischargingillegalefuent.Usespecialragstotakethecontaminated
water or pump and collect this water in containers and dispose of it in the harbour.
11.8.2. Waste
Do not throw your waste overboard. This is common sense for all of us. This is also true for biodegradable waste,
glass and metal parts. You should care for locker space containing the regular waste. Waste should be separated and
disposed of on land.
11.8.3. Noise
Noiseisoneoftheheaviestpollutionsweknow.Havetheengine&exhaustsysteminspected&cleanedbyaqualied
professionalatregularintervals.Ruppersupports,exiblecouplingdoreducenoisetransmissiondrastically–keep
those items in a good condition. Do not rev too high, and reduce the revolutions when navigating in populated areas.
11.8.4. Wash / Waves
Naturalbanksareasaresensitiveagainstswell.Pleasedriveyourboatwithsufcientdistancetotheshoresofsuch
banks.Formationofwaves,causedbyyouryacht,areagoodindicatorofwhereandwhenyoushouldreduceyour
speed to avoid unnecessary swell. Pay attention to relevant signs along the banks of narrow waterways.
11.8.5. Exhausts
Inspect the exhaust gases regularely. The exhaust fumes shall not be black nor blue. In case this happens the air
intakelterisspoiledorthesettingsoftheenginemustbechecked.Doalwaysconnecttoshoreforelectricalpower
rather than having the generator or engine running.
11.8.6. Antifouling coatings
The surfaces of a boat immersed in water have to be protected with an antifouling coating since marine growth slows
the boat down. Today we have access to a wide range of protective coatings with various effects for different sailing
areas and water qualities. Trust the recommendations of a local specialist to back up your decision. Coatings that
are effective for years without any grinding or freshing up are especially recommended.