HOW GREEN IS YOUR BOAT WORKSHEET FOR DINGHIES CHECKLIST


YES/NO/NOTES


CLEANING LITTER


WILDLIFE & BIODIVERSITY


Are cleaning products used to clean the boat? Do they contain phosphates, chlorine or bleach?


Are there loose items on deck that could blow overboard or fall in if the boat capsizes? If yes, what are they?


Which parts of the boat could disturb habitats and wildlife with noise, sudden movement or flapping?


Which parts of the boat could disturb habitats and wildlife by scouring shallow areas of water?


Which parts of the boat could disturb shoreline habitats if you do not use recognised launching and recovery areas?


Which parts of the boat or trailer do you think could attract invasive non- native species that like hard surfaces, crevices and damp conditions?


WASTE


Are there parts of the boat that could be recycled or upcycled into new products?


HOW GREEN IS YOUR BOAT WORKSHEET FOR RIBS CHECKLIST


CLEANING & MAINTENANCE


WASTE ENERGY OIL & FUEL


Are cleaning products used to clean the boat? Do they contain phosphates, chlorine or bleach?


Does the hull require any maintenance and if so, are any products or chemical used?


Does the boat have a ‘nothing overboard’ policy?


Are there loose items on deck that could blow overboard? If yes, what are they?


Does the boat have appliances that require energy, e.g. instruments, systems, lights?


Does the boat use renewable energy sources e.g. wind, solar, water turbine?


Is there a fuel collar on board to use to catch drips and spills when refuelling?


Is there a spill kit on board to clean up oil and fuel spills?


If you can get access to the engine/outboard can you see any leaks below it?


Does the floor of the RIB look clean or is there any water with a sheen?


WILDLIFE & BIODIVERSITY


Which parts of the boat could disturb habitats and wildlife with noise or sudden movement?


Which parts of the boat could disturb habitats and wildlife by scouring shallow areas of water? E.g. does the boat have an anchor?


How often does the boat get checked and washed down to remove any biofouling or invasive plant or animal life?


Which parts of the boat or trailer do you think could attract invasive non-native species that like hard surfaces, crevices and damp conditions?


A joint Royal Yachting Association and British Marine initiative


www.thegreenblue.org.uk ©The Green Blue 2015


YES/NO/NOTES


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20