Moonstruck
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2008
- Messages
- 8,276
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Moonstruck
- Vessel Make
- Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Here it is straight from the USCG manual.
No discharge zone.
While operating a vessel in an EPA designated no discharge zone, flow-through devices are only permitted if adequately secured to prevent discharges of all treated and untreated sewage. For example, closing the seacock and padlocking, using a non-releasable wire tie, or removing the seacock handle are considered to be sufficient in most cases. For short voyages, locking the door to the head with a padlock or a door handle key lock is another acceptable method. For vessels that routinely operate in no discharge zones a Type III MSD is recommended. For more information see 33 CFR 159.7 and 40 CFR Part 140.
I have disabled mine by installing a Blue Seas switch guard over the macerater pump switch/breaker. I drilled a small hole in it for a small keyed luggage lock. I am the only one with access to the key. The overboard pump can't be turned on with the switch guard in the locked position.
Toggle Switch Guard, Each - Blue Sea Systems 4100 - iboats
It is a simple matter to bore a small hole, and use a small luggage lock.
No discharge zone.
While operating a vessel in an EPA designated no discharge zone, flow-through devices are only permitted if adequately secured to prevent discharges of all treated and untreated sewage. For example, closing the seacock and padlocking, using a non-releasable wire tie, or removing the seacock handle are considered to be sufficient in most cases. For short voyages, locking the door to the head with a padlock or a door handle key lock is another acceptable method. For vessels that routinely operate in no discharge zones a Type III MSD is recommended. For more information see 33 CFR 159.7 and 40 CFR Part 140.
I have disabled mine by installing a Blue Seas switch guard over the macerater pump switch/breaker. I drilled a small hole in it for a small keyed luggage lock. I am the only one with access to the key. The overboard pump can't be turned on with the switch guard in the locked position.
Toggle Switch Guard, Each - Blue Sea Systems 4100 - iboats
It is a simple matter to bore a small hole, and use a small luggage lock.