Clean Marina Policy

Clean Marina Policy

As part of our efforts to have the Cypress Landing Marina certified by the State of NC as an "NC Clean Marina" it is necessary to educate all boaters using the marina on safe fueling practices. Although we do not have fuel pumps at our marina, we do permit boaters to bring portable containers containing petroleum fuel on the docks and on boats for refueling. Therefore, please follow these practices.

Safe Fueling Practices

Gas or diesel may be spilled during the act of fueling as backsplash out of the fuel intake or as overflow out the vent fitting. Spills of this sort harm aquatic life, waste money, and can result in stains on the hull and damage to the gel coat and striping. Follow these tips to avoid problems:

a. Fill tanks to no more than 90 percent capacity - gas that is drawn from cool storage or portable tanks will expand as it warms up onboard your vessel.

b. To determine when the tank is 90 percent full, listen to the filler pipe, use a sounding stick , and be aware of your tank's volume.

c. Rather than filling your tank upon your return to port, wait and fill it just before leaving on your next trip. This practice will reduce spills due to thermal expansion because the fuel will be used before it has a chance to warm up.

d. Fill portable tanks ashore where spills are less likely to occur and easier to clean up.

e. Use oil absorbent pads to catch all drips.

f.. Slow down at the beginning and end of fueling.

Remember: Keep Fuel Out of the Water

a. Do not top off tank
b. Listen to anticipate when tank is full
c. Wipe-up spills immediately