Benefits of Being a Clean Marina:

  • Delivers short and long term cost savings by helping you find ways to save money whilst improving the environment
  • Minimises the potential for environmental fines and prosecutions,
  • Improves company image and increases customer patronage,
  • Increases confidence with Government, the Community, local residents, boat owners and within the marine, tourism, leisure and recreation sectors,
  • Will provide you with expert advice on how to reduce pollution impacts
  • Will improve environmental conditions, benefitting local ecosystems, local communities and local businesses.


As the operator of an accredited Clean Marina, you will benefit from the use of Clean Marinas-Australia logos, flags and materials.  Your business will also receive a boost from Clean Marinas-Australia's marketing programmes, which will promote Clean Marinas throughout Australia's boating community. Other 'Clean Marina' models throughout Europe and on the east and west coasts of America have shown that businesses experience a measurable benefit from gaining Clean Marina status.

How do I become a Clean Marina?

There are three steps to becoming a Clean Marina:

Level 1: The Clean Marina Pledge
A public commitment to improve.

Level 2: Clean Marina - Self Assessment
Self-assessment through the Clean Marinas Australia checklists, and the achievement of basic environmental management systems.

Level 3: Clean Marina - Independent Assessment
Assessment by a duly trained and qualified Clean Marinas Consultant, conducted every other year. Level 3 status acknowledges the achievement of rigorous environmental management systems.

Importantly, the process is aided by the provision of a step-by-step, easy to follow handbook. The handbook outlines operational guidelines for environmental management, including processes for pumpouts, hull cleaning, turbidity, emissions, management of wastewater and accidental spills as well as staff training and education of boat enthusiasts.

About Clean Marinas-Australia

The Clean Marinas-Australia Programme is a national, voluntary accreditation system for marinas, yacht clubs, boat clubs, slips, boatyards and associated industry operators across Australia. The Clean Marinas-Australia Programme has been developed to support Australia's marine industries in its endeavours to protect our coastal and inland waterways.  The Programme not only provides an easy-to-follow system to develop valuable environmental practices, but also rewards marina operators with real business benefits.


Who should be a Clean Marina?

If you operate a marina, yacht club or other boat club, boat repair facility such as a slipway or travel lift yard, or if you are involved in any associated industry, you should get involved in the Clean Marinas-Australia Programme. Whether your business has a rich heritage and history in boating, or whether your site is newly modernized, whether you provide world-class boat storage, repair super yachts or small timber vessels, you have an opportunity to become part of a programme that is dedicated to improving the environment while boosting the reputation and profile of your business.

Who do I contact?

For information or to apply to become a Clean Marina-Australia, contact:

Roy Privett
Street : 53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Post : PO Box 1204 Crows Nest NSW 1585
telephone: (02) 9438 2077 fax: (02) 9439 3983
email: privett@bia.org.au