LONG BEACH MARINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
1. All self-employed boat workers and independent contractors must register with and receive approval from the Marine Bureau.
2. Owners may undertake boat projects as needed to maintain their vessel’s safety, appearance and utility. New or substantial
exterior work encompassing more than 25 percent of the hull's surface must be reviewed and approved by the Marine Bureau.
3. Do not use detergents and emulsifiers on fuel/oil spills.
4. Marina management encourages all vessel owners to adhere to the following Best Management Practices.
ENGINES AND BILGES
- Use absorbent bilge pads to soak up oil and fuel - Recycle oil and diesel properly.
- Dispose of gasoline properly. - Dispose of filters properly. - Do not discharge bilge water if there is a sheen to it.
- Do not dispose any fuel or used oil in the marina's dumpsters.
- For nearest recycling locations call 888/CLEAN-LA or 800/CLEAN-UP.
PAINTING AND VARNISHING
- Limit the amount of open solvents or paints on the docks to one gallon.
- Always mix paints and epoxy over a tarp.
- Always use a drip pan or drop cloth.
- Spray painting is not allowed within the marina.
- Use up remaining bits of paint by spreading on an old board.
- Do not dispose of paint or solvents in the marina's dumpsters.
- For nearest recycling locations call 888/CLEAN-LA or 800/CLEAN-UP.
- Use non-toxic paint and legal products for topside and hull paint.
SURFACE PREPARATION
- Connect vacuum to electrical sanders.
- Use biodegradable cleaner and teak cleaner.
- Liberally use tarps to capture all scraping, debris and drips.
- Stretch tarps between side of boat and dock when working over the water.
- Vacuum dust and debris every time you move the tarp or every hour.
- Reverse the boat in the slip to work on the far side.
SEWAGE
- Untreated sewage should never be discharged directly overboard.
- Store sewage in holding tanks and dispose of properly at pump-out stations.
- Contact management for the phone numbers of commercial pump-out services.
- Ensure MSD Type I systems work properly and discharge only when underway. Do not discharge Type I while moored in
marina.
- Use shore-side facilities as often as possible.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
- Dispose of all garbage in proper shore-side receptacles.
- Let empty cans dry thoroughly before disposing in trash.
- Recycle green, brown and clear glass, newspapers and aluminum.
CHEMICAL STORAGE
- Purchase only the amount of chemicals/paints you need for the project.
- Review storage of paints and solvents every six months, and properly dispose of old or unnecessary products.
- Do not store more than three gallons total of paint and solvents.
- Dispose of all chemicals and paint at hazardous waste disposal sites.
- For nearest recycling locations call 888/CLEAN-LA or 800/CLEAN-UP.
HULL CLEANING
- Use environmentally friendly hull paint.
- Use proper application procedures for hull painting.
- Do not clean hull for 90 days after paint application.
- Use the least abrasive cleaning pads for the type of growth on the hull.
PARKING LOTS
- Do not discharge any waste (solid or liquid) from a vehicle
- Do not sleep in a vehicle
- Do not make repairs, except in case of an emergency.
- Use bilge pads, or a drop cloth to capture any fluids from your vehicle.
- Do not wash your vehicle in the parking lots.
Keeping the marinas clean will require a partnership between the boat owners, vendors and marina staff.
We believe that having a clean marina is good for all, so we are asking for your help to keep the marina clean.
The Marine Bureau Recommends that:
Reduce the use of toxic cleaning products. Use non-toxic products for bilge cleaning, holding tank cleaning and boat maintenance
and repair.
Keep it out of the water. Do not allow dust from sanding debris, or liquids from maintenance activities to enter the water.
Use tarps, plastic covers and vacuums to contain any material and dispose of it correctly.
Recycle oil, filters, paint, lead-acid batteries, paper, aluminum, plastic and glass. Use refillable and reusable items whenever possible.
Use absorbent pads and pillows in the bilge to prevent oily bilge water discharge. Prevent oily water leaks in the bilge through
proper engine maintenance.
Dispose of hazardous waste (including used bilge pads) at household hazardous waste collection sites.
Use sewage pump out stations or commercial pump-out services, do not discharge sewage within 3 miles of shore or into
shallow waters, bays, harbors or marinas.
When fueling, do not “top-off”. Use a rag or oil absorbent pad to clean off any fuel spills.
Install fuel/air separators to avoid spills.
Do not dispose of any solid waste at sea. Stow it for proper shore-side disposal.
Line the bottom of the dock box with oil absorbent pads to contain accidental spills.
Don’t keep good ideas for a clean marina to yourself. Let’s share the knowledge and keep the marinas clean.
General Clean Marina Solutions:
Elbow Grease is cheaper! The more caustic a cleaner is, the greater the potential hazard to you and the marina environment.
Use more elbow grease and go easy on the caustic cleaners.
Remember the law. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or Fish and Game may impose penalties of
up to $5,000.00 per violation for discharge of a hazardous substance into any State waters.
Control runoff contamination. Don’t use the street, or marina parking lots for performing boat, vehicle or any repairs, or projects.
Remember, anything in the parking lots, or on the street go into the storm drain, and then into the marina.
Prevent accidental spills. If you accidentally spill paint or varnish into the water, it must be treated as a hazardous waste spill.
The procedure for reporting the incident is the same as a hazardous waste spill. In the Long Beach Marinas, call 911.
The Marine Safety Division will handle all notifications and contain the spill. Anywhere other than Long Beach, call the
U.S. Coast Guard at (800) 424-8802. Failure to report a spill can result in fines of up to $25,000.00 and/or imprisonment.
Who to Call:
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
EPA National Hotline------------------------------------------------------800/CLEAN-UP
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works-------------888/CLEAN-LA
Reporting Spills:
In Long Beach, Long Beach Fire Department -----------------------911 or 9-911
from dock phones or 562/435-6711 from a cell phone.
U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center -------------800/424-8802 or 800/OILS-911
Office of Emergency Services---------------------------------------------800/852-7550
Medical or Police Emergency:
Long Beach Police/Marine Patrol Division------------------------------911 or 9-911 from dock
phones or 562/435-6711 from a cell phone.
Long Beach Fire Department, Marine Safety Division---------------911 or 9-911 from dock
phones or 562/435-6711 from a cell phone.
Wildlife Services:
Whale Rescue Team--------------------------------------------------------800/39-WHALE
California Department of Fish and Game------------------------------888/334-2258
Long Beach Marina: Alamitos Bay---------------------------------------562/570-3215
Long Beach Shoreline Marina---------------------------------------------562/570-4950
Rainbow Harbor/Marina-----------------------------------------------------562/570-8636