Earlier this week Bay of Islands Marina and Boatyard achieved ongoing Clean Marina status, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability. Following the recent independent bi-annual review by the NZ Marina Operators Association (NZMOA), the Marina has again extended its certification at Level 3 within the Clean Marina Programme.
First certified in 2018, the Bay of Islands Marina has consistently upheld the environmental standards set by the NZMOA's Clean Marina Program, a national initiative designed to promote sustainable practices across New Zealand’s marinas, boatyards, and waterways.
The program requires operations to meet strict levels of environmental compliance, reflecting the industry’s commitment to sustainable environmental performance, particularly concerning water quality.
The Clean Marinas program encourages all maritime users to adopt Best Management Practices to safeguard water quality in both coastal and inland areas. As a Level 3 Clean Marina, Bay of Islands Marina continues to lead by example, working diligently to protect the natural beauty of Northland's marine environments for future generations.
Chris Galbraith General Manager of Bay of Islands Marina and Chairperson of NZMOA says “Our industry is demanding more and better environmental protection all the time"
"The only way we can move forward as an industry is by having absolute respect for the environment, and that has sparked some remarkable innovation. Boatyards have invested heavily and are now very adept at managing their waste water, and there is an increasing body of research and technology available to help us work towards better water quality, decarbonization and to support marine biosecurity measures.”
To receive Clean Marina certification, marinas are audited on factors such as the provision and promotion of recycling facilities, no-discharge policies and enforcement of these policies, provisions for boat owners to facilitate regular hull cleaning, the use of sustainable materials in the maintenance and building of infrastructure, and the reuse of dredged materials. A focus on marina policies and procedures rounds out
the criteria for becoming a certified Clean Marina.
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