OFFSHORE SUMMER 2023/2024 | Sustainability

We are pleased to announce that the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia was the latest marina to successfully receive the International Clean Marina and Fish Friendly accreditations in December 2023.

Suzanne Davies, CEO of the Marina Industries Association, stopped by for a tour of the marina and commented: “CYCA is certainly deserving of the Clean Marina and Fish Friendly accreditations. They have demonstrated their commitment to being environmentally responsible and this will benefit local ecosystems, local communities and local businesses.”

Commodore Arthur Lane responded: “We are so proud of this recognition of our efforts and express our appreciation to our members, guests and crew for their commitment to the Club’s sustainability initiatives. We will continue to strive for the highest standards of environmental management at the CYCA and congratulate the MIA for promoting best practice across Australia.”

The Clean Marina Program helps marinas evaluate their environmental processes and establish systems to regularly monitor operations to ensure they are compliant and all documentation is up to date. It also aims to inform consumers of the marina’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices and to provide marina operators with a set of standards and benchmarks to maintain. The Fish Friendly accreditation was developed to inform marina managers on how to maximize benefits for fish and recognize operators who are actively working to improve fish habitats.

Photos by Ashley Dart | CYCA