Sinilipp

Environmental Policy
ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The Blue Flag is an internationally recognised quality certificate granted to marinas, tourism boats, small crafts and beaches. The Blue Flag programme promotes sustainable development of beaches and harbours in four categories: water quality, environmental management, environmental education and information, and safety.

A beach or marina that has been granted the Blue Flag is guaranteed to be safe and have high-quality water, a clean coastline, and access to clean drinking water. If these standards are not met, the Blue Flag may be withdrawn. The Blue Flag is awarded for one season.

The Blue Flag programme has been operating in Europe since 1987 and in areas outside of Europe since 2001.

The Blue Flag has been awarded to more than 4600 beaches or marinas in nearly 50 countries. In the Baltics, the Blue Flag was first awarded to Pärnu Yacht Club and Pirita Harbour in Tallinn, Estonia, in 1994. In the past, Pärnu beach, Stroomi beach, Pikakari beach, and Pühajärve beach, as well as Roomassaare Harbour, Lohusalu Harbour, and Kuressaare City Harbour have flown the Blue Flag.

Since the 2021 season the Blue Flag has been flown at the Pirita and Pikakari beaches, the Seaplane Harbour Marina, Kärdla Marina and Orjaku Harbour.

The contribution of each individual is important in protecting the environment and receiving the Blue Flag. If you visit a beach or marina, you can contribute to protecting the surrounding nature by sorting your waste into the respective containers, using the provided toilets and bathing facilities, and saving clean water.

The Blue Flag is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and the process is managed through local organisations. In Estonia, the Estonian Lifesaving Association is responsible for reviewing Blue Flag applications and checking compliance with the criteria. ( www.evps.ee ).

Blue Flag for small craft or boat owners

Owners of non-commercial vessels or boats who operate responsibly and sustainably are also welcome to join the Blue Flag programme.

PrTo join the programme, contact the marina office to receive the programme principles, sign them and forward the signed document to the Estonian Lifesaving Association, who will then make the registration and issue the flag. For more information, visit www.sinilipp.ee.

Contact details of the Seaplane Harbour Marina:
Tel: +372 502 2877
Email:

Contact details of the Estonian Lifesaving Association:
Email:
www.sinilipp.ee

Blue Flag for tourism boat owners

Tourism boat operators can also join the Blue Flag programme.

To obtain a flag, you must meet criteria that are divided into five categories: environmental management, environmental education and information, safety and services, social responsibility, and responsible attitude and activities in relation to wildlife.

For more information and applications, contact the Estonian Lifesaving Association.

Environmental Policy

LENNUSAPOLICY OF SEAPLANE HARBOUR MARINA

The Seaplane Harbour Marina is committed to minimising the environmental impact of its activities in the following ways:

• We comply with all environmental laws concerning the operation of the marina and, where possible, implement better practices than the minimum legal requirements.
• We ensure the safe and responsible refuelling of watercrafts to prevent spillage and pollution. All safety boats are equipped with a spill kit. All safety boat drivers receive spill kit training and are educated on the good practices of refuelling.
• We minimise the use of electricity in all our operations. For example, by turning off lights and replacing old light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs.
• We minimise the use of water in all our operations. For example, hoses have been fitted with automatic trigger nozzles and all taps are turned off when not in use.
• We minimise waste generation. For example, we only use the printer and photocopier when absolutely necessary and print double-sided pages.
• We use email instead of printed materials for communication and promotion whenever possible.
• We recycle as much waste as possible and have equipped our premises with an adequate number of clearly labelled bins. During major events, we increase the number of waste and recycling bins on the premises.
• We provide suitable containers for the disposal of hazardous waste.
• We organise our events as sustainably as possible.
• We provide our members with relevant environmental information; for example, the locations of voluntary no-anchor zones, sensitive habitats and species.
• We communicate our environmental commitment and promote sustainability amongst our members and visitors through our website and notice boards.
• In the procurement of new products, we take the environmental credentials of suppliers into account. By doing so, we wish to encourage other organisations to integrate sustainability into their activities.
• We measure our progress and review our environmental policy annually.

ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT

All berth holders and visitors of the Seaplane Harbour Marina must comply with the following simple rules to protect the environment:

• Members of the Seaplane Harbour Marina are expected to respect the environment, including the animals and wildlife, on the premises of the marina and at sea.
• All hazardous waste must be disposed of properly, safely and responsibly in the hazardous waste facility of the marina.
• All municipal waste and recyclable waste must be disposed of using the refuse bins and containers on the premises of the marina. It is prohibited to dispose of waste into the sea.
• All users of the marina undertake to ensure that their activities do not cause pollution or harm the environment.
• It is prohibited to discharge waste water or effluents into the water at the marina or within 12 nautical miles of the Estonian coastline. Oily bilge water must be pumped into portable containers at the marina and disposed of properly.
• During the repair and washing of vessels, all precautions must be taken to protect the environment from pollutants. Only environmentally-friendly products should be used to wash boats.
• Berth holders and visitors must comply with all environmental rules and notify the relevant authorities of any illegal activity.
• In order to conserve the marine environment of the Seaplane Harbour Marina, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any violation of the rules to the marina office.