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3.2. Waste
Waste of all sorts must be disposed of according to environmental regulations. For this purpose
you should separate the waste on board and dispose of it on shore in the appropriate waste
containers provided by the ports.
Reduce the amount of waste, in particular by reducing packaging! Use packaging that can be
reduced in volume after use.
Glass packaging does not belong in the water either!
3.3. Sound
Noise is also an environmental burden. We have taken soundproofing measures in constructing
our boats that reduce the sound, particularly of the engine, below the legally permissible values.
Maintain the sound insulation in the engine room by keeping it clean and not covering it with paint
You should additionally choose engine speeds that keep noise within bearable limits.
3.4. Swell
Reduce speed when driving in narrow waters and in the vicinity of protected coastal zones.
Watch out for speed limits on the water and keep to them.
3.5. Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases are an unavoidable environmental burden. We chose our engines according to the
most favourable exhaust emission values. Pay attention to the colour of the exhaust gas as this can
be an indication of a faulty adjustment of the engine. A blue or sooty appearance is a sign of
serious adjustment errors. Have them repaired!
Do not run the engine as an “auxiliary aggregate” in the port for charging the batteries. Use the
shore connection instead.
3.6. Antifouling, painting
The underwater painting is to prevent incrustation of foreign matter on the hull. There are
different painting systems. We recommend applying antitoxic antifouling. Consult your trader or a
specialist shop on this issue.
When treating, sanding etc. you should place a foil underneath the boat or use an efficient suction
device and dispose of the sanding dust according to the manufacturer’s instructions. At any rate,
consult with the person renting out the berth.
3.7. Varnish removal
Use mechanical methods if possible to remove layers of paint. Don’t use varnish or paint
removers.
3.8. Black water
The toilet produces most of the black water on board. It is collected in a tank and should be
disposed of on shore by sucking it out. When in a port, it makes sense to always use the port’s
facilities.
Please note that the Baltic Sea Convention, for example, prohibits the discharge of black water
tanks. Some countries have adopted regulations prescribing that the board discharge openings be
sealed.
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