Leopard Catamarans 40 - Ecological; Operational Aspects; 2-9.1 Environment Protection; 2-9.2 Maintenance; 2-9.3 Operational

2-9 Ecological/OperationalAspects | 45
2-9 ECOLOGICAL/OPERATIONALASPECTS
AS OUR ENVIRONMENT IS VERY
FRAGILE WE MUST PLEDGE
OURSELVES IN WHATEVER WE DO TO
PROTECTITFORTHEFUTURE.
2-9.1 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
1.Do not use excessive speed when
under power; minimize noise and
exhaust pollution. In certain areas
excessive wake can cause serious
damage to other vessels and the
environmentandispunishablebyLaw.
2.Prevent all spillage of oil or fuel into
thesea.Alwayscheckthebilgewater
priortopumpingitoverboard.Ifoilis
noticedinthebilgesthespillageshould
bemoppedupandcorrectlydisposed
ofonshore.
3.Toilets must not be pumped out into
theseawithin12nauticalmilesofthe
shore.
4.Always use ecologically sensitive
consumablesandcleaningmaterials.
5.Never throw any waste products into
the sea.
6.Use ecologically sensitive paints and
dispose of excess paint and other
waste materials in accordance with
localregulations.
7.AwrittenWasteManagementPlanas
perUSCGTitle33CFR151.57must
be carried on board at all times and
thecrewfamiliarwithitsrequirements.
2-9.2 MAINTENANCE
You should ensure that your vessel is
maintainedtoahighstandardforyoursafety
andfortheprotectionoftheenvironment.
1.Carry out the recommended
maintenancetasksasspeciedinthe
manufacturer’s handbooks supplied
with the boat.
2.Always use the manufacturer’s
recommended consumables (oils,
etc.) and spares supplied by the
manufacturer.
3.Whenequipmentisnotinuse,protect
itfromdeterioration.
4.Pay particular attention to any Oil of
Fuelleaksandrepairthemimmediately.
2-9.3 OPERATIONAL
Always be aware of the danger of re
and ood and be prepared to take the
necessaryaction.
2-9.4 FLOODING
1.Keep HATCHES and PORTLIGHTS
closedatsea.
2.Keep the bilges dry and check them
regularlyforwaterandoil.Investigate
the cause of any leaks. Take
immediate action to repair any Salt
water leaks.
3.Keep all bilge pumps and suction
areascleanandserviceable.
4.Regularly check & lubricate all
Seacocks and valves, ensure all
hosesbelowthewaterlinearesecurely
clampedandfreeofcorrosion.