What is the Clean Marina Programme?

About Clean Marinas Australia

The Clean Marinas Australia Programme is a national, voluntary accreditation system for marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slips, boatyards and associated industry operators across Australia. The Clean Marinas-Australia Programme has been developed to support Australia's marine industries in its endeavours to protect our coastal and inland waterways.  The Programme not only provides an easy-to-follow system to develop valuable environmental practices, but also rewards marina operators with real business benefits.

Who should be a Clean Marina?

If you operate a marina, yacht club or other boat club, boat repair facility such as a slipway or travel lift yard, or if you are involved in any associated industry, you should get involved in the Clean Marinas-Australia Programme. Whether your business has a rich heritage and history in boating, or whether your site is newly modernized, whether you provide world-class boat storage, repair super yachts or small timber vessels, you have an opportunity to become part of a programme that is dedicated to improving the environment while boosting the reputation and profile of your business.

Benefits of Being a Clean Marina

• Delivers short and long term cost savings by helping you find ways to save money whilst improving the environment
• Minimises the potential for environmental fines and prosecutions
• Improves company image and increases customer patronage
• Increases confidence with Government, the Community, local residents, boat owners and within the marine, tourism, leisure and recreation sectors
• Will provide you with expert advice on how to reduce pollution impacts
• Will improve environmental conditions, benefitting local ecosystems, local communities and local businesses