How Can We Prevent Oil Spills

1. Tighten bolts on your engine to prevent oil leaks. …
2. Replace cracked or worn hydraulic lines and fittings before they fail. …
3. Outfit your engine with an oil tray or drip pan. …
4. Create your own bilge sock out of oil absorbent pads to prevent oily water discharge.

How are oil spills prevented?

Don’t overfill fuel tanks – fill to only 90 percent capacity to reduce the chance of spills. Use oil absorbent pads in the bilges of all boats with inboard engines. Regularly inspect through-hull fittings often to reduce the risk of sinking. Recycle used oil and filters.