Clean Marinas Australia Program
The Clean Marinas Australia Program 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 Program 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 Clean Marinas Australia. 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 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