The Blue flag code of conduct for boat owners

The small individual Blue Flag can be awarded to interested boat owners/users wanting to contribute to the Blue Flag Campaign. The boat owner signs an environmental code of conduct declaring that he/she will act according the issues outlined in the code of conduct. The following issues are included in the environmental code of conduct:

• I will not throw garbage into the sea ar along lhe coast.
• I will not release toilet water in lhe sea in coastal waters and sensitive areas.
• I will not release of poisonous or toxic waste (oil, paint, used batteries, cleaning agents, etc.) in the sea. I will deliver these types of waste to the containers in the marina.
• I will promote and use recycling facilities (glass, paper, etc.).
• I will use the most environmentally friendly products among paints, anti-foulings, paint remover, detergents, etc, that are available and work efficiently.
• I will instantly report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the authorities.
• I will not use forbidden fishing practice and I will respect periods when fishing is prohibited.
• I will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birds seals or other marine mammals.
• I will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas.
• I will avoid damage of the sea bottom, e.g. in the way that I anchor.
• I will avoid disturbing fishery or fishing gear.
• I will not buy or use objects made from protected species or from archaeological underwater findings.
• I will encourage other sailers also to take care of the environment.

NOTE: While staying in the MARINA or cruising around at the sea, the Blue Flag must be flying at the portside halyard, or a mast on the upper part of the boat.

Submit your application to: 

Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa 

Edifício Vasco da Gama

Rua General Gomes Araújo 

Bloco C- Piso 1 

1350-355 Lisboa

Tel: +351 21 394 27 40 

Fax: +351 21 394 27 49 

Tlm: +351 93 811 83 52 

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Download your application form here