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Chapter 6
A wide variety of components used on this vessel contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
* Engine and generator exhaust
* Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such as coolants
and oil, especially used motor oil
* Cooking fuels
*Cleaners, paints, substances used for vessel repair
* Waste materials that result from wear of vessel components
* Lead from battery terminals and from other sources such as
ballast or fi shing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
* Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel exhaust
fumes
* Wash areas thoroughly with soap & water after handling the
substances above
MARPOL TREATY
The USCG now enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, referred to
commonly as the MARPOL TREATY (marine pollution).
This international treaty prohibits the overboard dumping
of all oil, garbage, ship-generated plastic and chemicals.
There is a placard on board your boat (typical example
shown below) that explains the garbage and plastic dump-
ing laws in detail. Normally this placard is found near a
waste receptacle in the cabin or cockpit.
GARBAGE PLACARD
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