Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING YOUR BOAT
5-16 53 COUPE
Your engines produce both noise and exhaust gas emissions. While your boat
is equipped with the latest in engine technology, and has an excellent exhaust
system muffler, it still emits noise and gasses that may be an annoyance to your
fellow boaters or people on shore. As the operator you are responsible for these
factors and must consider them when operating your boat.
5.3.1 Waste Disposal
While away from the dock, it is important that you endeavor to preserve our
natural resources and maintain our waterways by properly disposing of all trash.
Under the MARPOL agreement and U.S. federal law, it is illegal for any vessel
to discharge plastic or garbage containing plastics into any waters. Additional
restrictions on dumping non-plastic waste are outlined in Figure 5-9 . Refer to
chapter 7 for head pump-out procedures.
Consult the literature published by the United States Coast Guard and understand
the regulations mandated by the official maritime agency in the region where you
are boating.
Figure 5-9: Waste discharge information