Black Water disposal in the Med

[flyinggibbon]

Does anyone know in advance where I can find the regs. for disposing of black water waste in the Med. The reason for asking is that I'm currently debating whether to fit a lectrasan treatment plant, black water tank or both to my 54ft Fleur De Lys?

Best

Flyinggibbon

 

[jimbaerselman]

Discharge of black waste is not permitted within certain distances of the shore (variable - 6nm to 12nm). There are very few shore based pump out facilities.

 

[boatmike]

The other post on the subject is correct. There are very few pump out stations. Most yachts discharge to sea on passage as far as possible from shore. I have chartered several times in the Med and that is how most charter boats are organised.

 

[Shearwater]

Sorry to contradict but my Club Nautic has just promulgated a leaflet about environmental issues, particularly i.r.o. supporting the local blue flag beaches and it clearly states there are facilities within the shower/toilet block for emptying Portapotti type loos; I presume that is what you are talking about? I'll get a copy next time I visit and see if I can do a mini-translation of salient points. Adios o cambio.

 

[Anonymous]

You can empty a porta potty almost anywhere (if nobody is watching) but I don't suppose anyone would fit one on a 54' Fleur de Lys. I think the OP is talking about a fixed holding tank.

 

[Shearwater]

Ooops, apols!

 

[Anonymous]

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