Before you hire a crane barge or workboat, one important thing to remember when working on water projects is to keep the environment and the waterways clean. It has become a requirement to fulfil your environmental duty when doing construction jobs on land or water. Learn more about these duties and what products are there to prevent damage or spillage.
What Steps Am I Required To Take When Starting A Marine Project?
If you are on the verge of starting with a maintenance, repair or construction job on a waterway, you need to firstly find out what local authorities and agencies require you to do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the first authority you need to get information from. Overall, they require you to:
- Take measures that ensure that ecological harm won't occur before you start your project.
- Inform authorities when you come across any environmental damage taking place.
How Trash And Debris Booms Can Help You Fulfil Your Duties And Take Care Of The Environment
A trash or debris boom is designed to trap any floating substance or particle on the water's surface. Anyone working on a project that may cause plastic, construction particles or oil to end up in the water are required to get a boom as a measure to protect the environment. Turtles, fish and other water creatures swallow small particles or get caught in the debris, which can cause them harm and even death. Another issue caused by floating particles is that they block waterways, leading to flooding or even problems in agriculture.
Debris Booms Can Be Used For More Than Just Waterway Construction Jobs
Even though water construction and maintenance cause environmental issues if proper steps aren't taken, they are not the leading cause of water pollution. Human trash such as water bottles, coffee cups and sweet packets are still the most significant problems to our marine life. If you are thinking about setting up an entertainment event near or on the water, you also need to take necessary precautions. Trash and debris booms are a popular solution for those organising festivals next to the harbour and people who have entertainment events on a boat. Even if you make sure that no one throws trash overboard, you never know what the ocean breeze might blow off the vessel.
We Work With Our Clients To Protect The Environment
Our experienced staff at Anywhere Barges are trained to protect our clients on their hired vessels while preserving the environment. Contact us to hire a crane barge workboat for your next moorings or salvage job, and we will make sure you have the necessary equipment for protecting the environment while on the job.
