Notification of a Pleasure Boat Harbour

If you operate a pleasure boat harbour that does not require an environmental permit, you must notify the municipal environmental protection authority. An environmental permit is required only for ports primarily intended for commercial shipping and suitable for vessels over 1,350 tonnes. Smaller marinas and pleasure boat harbours fall under the notification procedure instead.

The notification must include a waste management plan covering how boat waste, sewage and hazardous materials are collected and handled. The waste management plan must be updated and resubmitted for approval every five years, or sooner if the volume or type of waste changes significantly. The notification should be submitted well in advance before commencing harbour operations.