The small individual Blue Flag can be awarded to interested boat owners/users wanting to contribute to the Blue Flag Programme. The boat owner signs an environmental code of conduct declaring that he/she will act according the issues outlined in the code of conduct.
The following issues are included in the environmental code of conduct:
- I will not throw garbage into the sea or along the coast
- I will not release toilet water in the sea in coastal waters and sensitive areas
- I will not release of poisonous or toxic waste (oil, paint, used batteries, cleaning agents, etc.) in the sea. I will deliver these types of waste to the containers in the marina
- I will promote and use recycling facilities (glass, paper, etc.)
- I will use the most environmentally friendly products among paints, anti-foulings, paint remover, detergents, etc, that are available and work efficiently.
- I will instantly report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the authorities
- I will not use forbidden fishing practice and I will respect periods when fishing is prohibited
- I will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birdsm seals or other marine mammals.
- I will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas
- I will avoid damage of the sea bottom, e.g. in the way that I anchor
- I will avoid disturbing fishery or fishing gear
- I will not buy or use objects made from protected species or from archaeological underwater findings
- I will encourage other sailers also to take care of the environment
Blue Flag • Scandiagade 13 • DK-2450 Copenhagen SV • Denmark
Tel: +45 33 28 04 09 • coordination@blueflag.org
How to get the Blue Flag for Boats
The environmental code of conduct for obtaining the Blue Flag for Boats is available in national language through the national organisations.
The design of the national environmental code of conduct varies from country to country.
More information about the national versions can be obtained from your National Organisation.
Furthermore the flag and the code of conduct in an international version can be obtained from the Blue Flag Coordination. Please contact: coordination@blueflag.org
The sailers flying the individual Blue Flag will be updated about the Blue Flag Programme.
Blue Flag for Whale-Watching Boats
The "Individual Blue Flag for Boats" concept is also including a code of conduct for whale-watching boats.
You can download the code of conduct for whale-watching boats here: code of conduct for whale-watching boats.