If the third party is an employee or sub-contractor, though, liability will still fall partially to the marina or vessel owner. The only way to avoid this is to prove the third party was solely at fault and the marina or vessel owner took all precautions in guarding against accidental spills. All spills should be reported immediately. Failing to notify proper authorities can lead to fines and penalties. The best protection is to have an oil spill plan at your facility or on your vessel and ensure every employee understands and can accomplish the plan procedures.
Examples are abundant.
Cape Carteret's land use plan is poised to forbid dry storage facilities. Stringent DCM impervious coverage rules often eliminate placement of drystack buildings on existing service marina sites where the available impervious land is tight. When projects attempt to build with a smaller footprint, the resulting height of the building often violates most county or municipality zoning height restrictions. Problems are not just consigned to coastal areas. If you wish to be removed from this TradeWinds e-mail list, please notify Marine Trades Services .