1. Spill Prevention

2. Petroleum Spills Cause pollution in our waterways
Can damage the environment
and wildlife
Are costly to clean up
Without proper containment, can delay recovery of the discharge

3. Spill Prevention
Post signs explaining to local boaters what to do in case of a spill and who to notify

4. Response Plan Develop a response plan consisting of who to notify:
National Response Center Local Fire/Police Dept.
Local USCG office Harbormaster

5. Response Plan Recommendations
Oil handling operations
Spill prevention practices
Discharge or drainage controls
Personnel, equipment and resources that are used to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters

6. Spill Kit
Place a spill response kit near fueling areas for quick access to spill response equipment that contains:
Oil absorbent pads
Oil absorbent boom
Personal Protective Equipment (Glasses, gloves, etc…)
First aid kit
Disposal bags
Duct tape
Polypropylene rope
Over pack barrel/drum

7. Oil Absorbent Boom
Oil Absorbent Pads
Containment Boom

8. Before Fueling NO open flames/smoking Turn off engine
Close all hatches, ports, and doors
Note: If fueling portable fuel tanks, fill them on the dock

9. During Fueling Know amount of fuel tank holds
Place sorbent pad or donut around deck fill
Fuel slowly, and listen closely to determine when tank is full
Resist topping off
Note: As the temperature rises, fuel expands.
Fill tanks to 90% capacity to leave room for expansion.

10. After Fueling Wipe up any spilled fuel on the deck
Do not use detergents to disperse a sheen or spill on the water
Open ports, hatches and doors to ventilate
Before starting engine, operate blower for 3-5 minutes

14. References
Boat US
Parker Systems INC
EPA SPCC E-Brochure

15. United States Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan