HOUSEKEEPING RULES 2012 MARINA

1. Use and storage of dangerous substances. No dangerous, inflammable, poisonous or noxious substances, spirits, oil or petrol or other inflammable liquid, gas or solid shall be brought into the MARINA, stored on the BOAT, or released into the MARINA except in properly secured containers specifically designed to contain such substances against leakage or escape. The consequences of any leakage or escape shall be for the OWNER's account.
2. Refuelling safety. The BOAT, its tenders and equipment must be refuelled in a safe and responsible manner. The OWNER shall comply at all times with all the directions and regulations of the COUNCIL displayed in the MARINA OFFICE.
3. Securing of BOATs at the Berth. The BOAT shall be berthed by the OWNER in such a manner and in such a location as the MARINA OFFICE may require. All necessary warps and fenders shall be provided by the OWNER and the OWNER expressly undertakes and agrees to ensure that the BOAT is properly and safely secured and attached to the pontoon or mooring at all times. In particular it is the responsibility of the OWNER to check the security of warps and to replace them when necessary.
4. BOAT control in the Marina. The OWNER shall navigate and control the BOAT in the MARINA at all times in a seamanlike manner so as to cause no danger, damage or inconvenience to any other person or BOAT. In particular the BOAT shall proceed at a speed which is safe in relation to prevailing conditions and shall at all times comply with any speed restrictions displayed from time to time within the MARINA or imposed by any relevant Harbour or River Authority (see clause 13 below).
5. Avoidance of noise, other pollution and nuisance. The OWNER shall not operate or permit to be operated within the MARINA any engine, generator, machinery, radio or any other apparatus outside ordinary use so as to cause any noise, dust pollution or any nuisance, annoyance or inconvenience to any other USERS. The OWNER further undertakes and agrees for himself/ herself and the OWNER'S PARTY that they shall behave in a considerate manner while using the BOAT and MARINA facilities and in such a way as to cause no nuisance, annoyance or inconvenience to any other USERS.
6. Compliance with the TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BOAT REPAIRS. In the event that any works or improvements are reasonably considered by the MARINA MANAGER to be REPAIRS (as defined) on the BOAT, the OWNER shall be required to fully comply with the TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BOAT REPAIRS (available upon request).
7. Clean Air Act 1993. The OWNER shall ensure that all practices on board the vessel are fully compliant with the Clean Air Act 1993, and to ensure that the MARINA continues to be a smoke controlled area. In the event that the OWNER or any of the OWNER’S PARTY should wish to burn substances within the MARINA they should consult with this piece of legislation.
8. Avoidance of noise from BOAT fastenings. The OWNER shall ensure that at all times halyards, flags, banners and other items attached to the BOAT are secured so as not to cause any noise, nuisance, annoyance or inconvenience to other USERS.
9. Waste and refuse disposal. No waste or refuse is to be thrown into the water or deposited in any part of the Marina except in the designated receptacles provided by the COUNCIL. Waste or refuse which is not disposed of in the COUNCIL'S receptacles shall be completely removed from the MARINA. The disposal of oil, petrol, tar, paint (antifouling or otherwise) sewage or any other similar toxic or noxious substances and waste shall be placed exclusively into the receptacles specifically provided to receive such waste materials. OWNERS are encouraged to use recycling bins for all materials which can be recycled. In no circumstances shall such waste materials be discharged into the water or left elsewhere in the MARINA. The disposal of flares, fireworks and other pyrotechnics, used or unused, is the sole responsibility of the OWNER who shall arrange their safe disposal away from the COUNCIL'S premises. Similarly, no items from BOATs, gear, fittings, supplies, stores or similar articles are to be left on the pontoons, jetties or car parks with the exception of access steps or other facility as may be expressly agreed in writing with the MARINA MANAGER
10. . Care and control of Animals. Animals may only be brought into the MARINA on the condition that they are at all times kept under the control of the OWNER. Dogs are to be kept on a leash. No animal shall cause inconvenience in the form of noise or fouling of the MARINA or any other BOAT, or be permitted to use aggressive behaviour towards or be a nuisance to other users of the MARINA. So far as is reasonably practical animals shall be kept aboard the BOAT at all times. Strict regulations exist for the control of rabies and the COUNCIL reserves the right to require the OWNER to remove any animal from the MARINA without prior notice. No animal which has originated or has been taken abroad shall be brought into or landed in the MARINA without the prior written consent of the COUNCIL. The COUNCIL reserves the right to report the presence of any animal in the MARINA to the Environment Agency or other responsible authority.
11.   Washing. The OWNER shall not erect any washing line on the BOAT or within the MARINA. However a small discreet clotheshorse/cross wing airer will be permitted on permission of the MARINA MANAGER.
12.   Fishing. Power BOAT sports, swimming and diving. Fishing, water skiing, speedboat racing, windsurfing, hydro-planing, jet skiing, swimming and diving are prohibited within the MARINA. However, diving may be permitted for the purpose of BOAT inspection and freeing propellers of entanglements, providing the person is competent.
13.   Wash and Speed Limits. Wash shall be kept to a minimum. A maximum water speed limit of 5 knots and a maximum land speed of 10 mph must at all times be observed within the MARINA.
14. . Luggage trolleys. Luggage trolleys must be returned to the designated trolley storage area after use. Only trolleys approved by the MARINA MANAGER will be permitted within the MARINA.
15.    Private use only. The mooring of 2012 MARINA are for private use only. It is not allowed to (re-)sell moorings and/or offer the BOAT to third parties or to conduct other commercial activities in the MARINA and/or the BOAT.