yuk subject- heads & holding tanks,

[jema]

.....which areas do you need tanks for?
and when will it be legislation to have all new uk coastal sea going vessels fitted with storage tanks?

 

[paulineb]

Re: yuk subject- heads & holding tanks,

good question. and what if you don't have room for one? can you tow it ?

 

[catmandoo]

Re: yuk subject- heads & holding tanks,

No too much drag suggest you Inflate fenders with sewage in short term and in long term cross your legs

 

[jhr]

I don't know, but I believe that to comply with BSS for inland waterways, a boat has to have a holding tank, and any sea toilet cocks blocked off. Also true for the Norfolk Broads, I suspect.

I'm not aware of any legislation, impending or proposed, that would make the fitting of holding tanks compulsory, though I suspect it's only a matter of time.....

Places like Island Harbour Marina, with access through locks at certain states of the tide, take a dim view of the use of sea toilets, I believe. Not an issue for us - at present - because we're still at the porta-potti "bucket and chuck it" stage /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[peterb]

Re: yuk subject- heads & holding tanks,

Having seen a fender burst during a heavy arrival (not ours!), the thought of a fender stuffed with sewage beggars description.

 

[roger]

Must have holding tank with deck emptying fitting in Finland, also necessary for newish boats in Denmark. It a new Europe reg. gradually being implemented especially in the tideless Baltic. Expect the requirement to spread.