What to do if there is a fuel spill in the harbour
Chemical or Fuel Leak or Spill in Our Harbour Basin
Fuel leak response process:
- Inspect any report of fuel or chemical spill.
- Contact Coast Guard either via VHF or by entering *16 on your cell phone.
- Contact Town, at (705) 445-1030 ext. 3238
- Contact the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Barrie 1 (800) 268-6060
- Follow recommendations and keep all parties up to date.
CYC spill supplies: absorbent pads have been purchased by the club and will be kept in the tool shed when acquired.
Communication:
- Anyone detecting a possible fuel spill should report it immediately to the director of facilities and/or mooring.
- The board will immediately communicate with members of the club to complete boat inspections needed to identify the offending vessel.
- Club members should also be aware that if their boat is the offender, they are responsible financially for cleanup costs.
- Club Executive members will have access to a complete e-mail list in the directory to reach other members in this situation.
Last updated 8:46pm on 18 April 2026