ENVIRONMENT

Fenwicks Marina is committed to protecting our environment. Our Environmental Plan of Management (EPM) has been developed with this in mind and is strictly enforced. Copies are available from the office and on our website. We also have signed the pledge to no single use plastics by 2025 through the MIA

Fenwicks commitment to the environment has been recognised by the NSW Government (Green Globe Award & Streamwatch programme), Federal Government (Energy Efficiency for Small Business), the Marina Industries Association (2021-2022, 2019-2020, & 2015-2016 Best Boat Yard (Under 20 Boats) & Clean Marina Accreditation International Clean Marina Level 3 & Fish Friendly accredited till April 2026.

Procedures to reduce air emissions, prevent water pollution, reduce water usage, restrict noise and manage waste are enforced The repair and maintenance operation focuses on the mitigation and management of all forms of pollutants By focusing on environmental sustainability within the management plan Fenwicks Marina is a clean and efficient workplace, offering well organised facilities

Hardstand - Dry sanding anti fouling and topcoat finishes are not permitted

Respraying of vessels in the open yard is not permitted Noise restrictions apply Do not discharge bilge water onto the hardstand area

Marina - Grinding, sanding, painting etc is not allowed in a marina berth Work berths may be available for limited in water repairs Please see the office

Oil Waste - There is an on-site disposal facility for waste oil and petroleum products Please see a staff member Charges may apply Pump Out Facility - A pump out facility is available from Kangaroo Point. This is free for recreational boats. Other facilities are at Akuna Bay and Bobbin Head.

Recycling - Recycle glass, pep plastic bottles, aluminium cans and paper by separating the various recyclables into the 3 plastic bins beside our main garbage hopper. Cardboard recycling is to be put in the blue bin located behind the red and yellow bins

Rubbish - Garbage facilities are provided at the forecourt of the marina All garbage to be disposed of in the RED lid bins provided (Excluding oil, filters and dangerous goods)