Boats

Individual boat owners/users wanting to contribute to the Programme can be awarded a Blue Flag by complying with the Blue Flag for Boat's Environmental Code of Conduct:

• I will not throw garbage into the sea or along the coast.
• I will not release toilet water in coastal waters and sensitive areas.
• I will not release 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 that are available and work efficiently.
• I will instantly report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the authorities.
• I will not engage in forbidden fishing practices and I will respect periods when fishing is prohibited.
• I will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birds, seals or other marine mammals.
• I will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas.
• I will avoid damaging the sea floor (in the way that I anchor, etc).
• 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 boaters to take care of the environment.