Tomislav Skračić, MA Undergraduate English Course for MARITIME MANAGERS 5th Semester Essential reading: T. Skračić, Waypoint – English Textbook for Maritime Students, Pomorski fakultet, Split 2010, Units T. Trappe & G. Tullis, Intelligent Business, Longman 2005, Units 12-14

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THE CLEAN MARINA PROGRAM

The Clean Marina Initiative is a voluntary, incentive-based program promoted by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program encourages marina operators and recreational boaters to protect coastal water quality by engaging in environmentally sound operating and maintenance procedures.

While Clean Marina Programs vary from state to state, all programs offer information, guidance, and technical assistance to marina operators, local governments, and recreational boaters on Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be used to prevent or reduce pollution. Marinas that participate in the Clean Marina Program are recognised for their environmental stewardship.

Why is this initiative important? Clean Marina programs help reduce pollution to U.S. coastal waters by encouraging environmentally-friendly marina and boating practices. Because marinas are located right along the water's edge, pollutants created by marina activities are released directly into the water. Although not one of the leading sources of polluted runoff, pollution from marinas can have a significant impact on local water quality. Therefore, it is important to promote operation and maintenance practices that will prevent pollution from entering coastal waterways.

  BMPs help operators and owners to reduce waste disposal costs as they reduce the amount of wastes produced so disposal costs will be less.   The program also generates new sources of revenue. Clean Marinas can charge slightly higher slip fees and have fewer vacancies. Benefits of a Clean Marina Program A Clean Marina Program offers many benefits to marina operators and coastal areas participating in the program.

  Marina operators and owners receive free technical assistance.   The program helps the participants to reduce legal liabilities – marinas can ensure they are meeting all regulatory requirements, thus avoiding fines.   Finally, these marinas enjoy free publicity and are able to attract knowledgeable customers.

All parties have benefits of the program as improving water quality and habitat for living resources is everyone’s concern. The marina and boating industry depends on clean waters and a healthy coastal environment for their continued success. The Clean Marina Program is an excellent way to reach out to recreational boaters and demonstrate how they can alter their own practices to minimize impacts on the marine environment.

1.Who funds the Clean Marina programs? Why? 2.Who gets the money first? 3.How is the money actually spent? 4.What are the objectives of the program? 5.What does the program offer? 6.Name some benefits to marina operators and coastal areas participating in the program. EXERCISE 1 – Answer the following questions:

a) a)Glavni problem je u nedostatku mogućnosti mnogih marina da preuzmu (retain) otpadne vode iz brodova ili njihova nedovoljna opremljenost za ove poslove (tasks). b) b)Svake se godine zamijeni 180 tona različitih maziva (lubricants) i motornih ulja duž hrvatske strane Jadrana – jasno je da ovo predstavlja znatnu prijetnju (threat to) okolišu. c) c)Nekontrolirano bojanje brodskog trupa (hull), popravci i pranje vodom pod pritiskom (pressure washing) mogu omogućiti metalima i drugim toksičnim tvarima da uđu u more i tako štetno djeluju (harmfully affect) na priobalnu floru i faunu. EXERCISE 2 – Translate the following sentences into English:

d) d)Važno je da država nađe načine i sredstva (assets) da motivira upravitelje (operators) luka i marina da sudjeluju u zaštiti okoliša. e) e)Nedovoljna (insufficient) cirkulacija mora u luci kao i pojačane lučke aktivnosti nepovoljno su utjecale na bioraznolikost. U stvari, mnogih vrsta (species) više uopće nema. f) f)Plava se zastava dodjeljuje (is granted) lukama nautičkog turizma i plažama koje zadovoljavaju (meet) određene ekološke kriterije. EXERCISE 2 – Translate the following sentences into English:

A.How the government can motivate marina and port managers to preserve coastal waters. B.How marina and port managers can motivate boaters to preserve coastal waters. (Key words: siting, construction, design, funding, seminars, partnership, taxes, fines, promotion, improvement, services, online and on-site signage and advice, fines…) EXERCISE 3 – In pairs, present your conclusions / ideas on: