Policies

Hummingbird Marina

Policies and regulations

Welcome to Hummingbird Marina, your trusted partner for secure boat storage

These policies are intended to ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of Hummingbird Marina. They apply to all vessel owners, crew, contractors, guests and visitors using or entering Hummingbird Marina’s premises. All users must comply with these policies and with reasonable instructions given by Hummingbird Marina management and staff.

1Car parking

  • Hummingbird Marina is upgrading its parking facilities for the benefit of its users. Parking spaces are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
  • Vehicles must be parked only in designated areas and in accordance with instructions from Hummingbird Marina staff.
  • Vehicles must not obstruct access roads, slipways, emergency access, other vehicles or Hummingbird Marina operations.
  • Vehicles causing an obstruction or presenting a safety risk must be moved promptly when instructed by Hummingbird Marina staff. Where reasonably necessary and legally permissible, Hummingbird Marina may arrange for an obstructing vehicle to be removed at the owner’s expense.
  • Vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk, subject to applicable law and any relevant contractual terms.

2Trailer parking and identification

  • All trailers kept at Hummingbird Marina must be identified and parked only in areas allocated by Hummingbird Marina management.
  • Identification stickers must be obtained from the General Manager and displayed as directed.
  • Trailers must not be moved to another location without Hummingbird Marina’s permission.
  • Hummingbird Marina reserves the right to require trailers to be relocated to facilitate safe and efficient operations.

3Liveaboards and vessel sales

  • Living aboard a vessel at Hummingbird Marina is prohibited without Hummingbird Marina’s prior written consent. Any consent may be subject to conditions imposed by Hummingbird Marina and applicable law.
  • No vessel may be sold, advertised for sale or offered for sale on Hummingbird Marina premises without the prior consent of the General Manager.
  • Hummingbird Marina may impose reasonable conditions on any authorised liveaboard arrangement or vessel sale.

4Owner works, contractors and disposal of waste

  • Owners must obtain Hummingbird Marina’s prior consent before undertaking work on their vessels. A self-service fee may apply where Hummingbird Marina permits owners to carry out their own work.
  • Third-party contractors must obtain Hummingbird Marina’s prior approval before commencing work on any vessel at Hummingbird Marina.
  • Hummingbird Marina may impose reasonable conditions concerning the nature, timing and location of work, including requirements relating to safety, insurance, environmental protection and operational access.
  • All vessels undergoing authorised owner-performed work or repairs must be located in areas designated by Hummingbird Marina management.
  • Owners and contractors must keep their work areas clean and safe and must not obstruct Hummingbird Marina operations.
  • All rubbish and discarded items must be placed in the receptacles provided or disposed of as otherwise agreed in advance with the General Manager.
  • Hummingbird Marina may charge a disposal fee of at least BZD 50 for rubbish or discarded items left on its premises outside the designated receptacles or without prior agreement. Additional charges may apply where appropriate to cover the cost of removal or disposal.

5Commercial activities and passenger movements

  • No part of Hummingbird Marina’s premises, and no vessel located there, may be used for commercial purposes without Hummingbird Marina’s prior written consent.
  • Commercial activities include, but are not limited to, vessel hire, charter operations, commercial passenger embarkation or disembarkation, demonstrations, commercial sales activities and other business operations.
  • Hummingbird Marina may impose reasonable conditions and fees on any authorised commercial activity.
  • Owners and operators must not conduct commercial passenger pick-ups or drop-offs without Hummingbird Marina’s prior approval.

6Day-to-day operations and safety

  • Vessels must not be anchored, sailed, motored or allowed to drift around slipways or other restricted operational areas unless directed or authorised by Hummingbird Marina staff.
  • Owners and crew must not move, adjust or remove chocking stands, wedges, shores, timbers or other supports securing a vessel without the express permission of Hummingbird Marina staff.
  • Open flames and the burning of paint, waste or other materials are prohibited on Hummingbird Marina premises except where expressly authorised by Hummingbird Marina management and permitted by law.
  • The discharge or improper disposal of chemicals, fuel, oil, paint, solvents, sewage, bilgewater or other pollutants is prohibited.
  • All users must comply with posted no-smoking signs and any designated smoking restrictions.
  • Raising sails or removing standing rigging while a vessel is on land is prohibited unless expressly authorised by Hummingbird Marina management.
  • Owners and crew must not undertake any activity that could endanger people, vessels, property or Hummingbird Marina operations.
  • All users must follow reasonable safety instructions given by Hummingbird Marina staff.
  • Carrying firearms on Hummingbird Marina premises, including the boatyard, docks, offices, parking areas and other facilities operated by Hummingbird Marina, is prohibited. This applies to all vessel owners, crew, contractors, guests and visitors.

7Pets

  • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times while on Hummingbird Marina premises, unless otherwise authorised by Hummingbird Marina management.
  • Owners are responsible for controlling their pets and ensuring that they do not endanger, disturb or interfere with other users, vessels or Hummingbird Marina operations.
  • Owners must promptly clean up and properly dispose of any waste left by their pets.

8Environmental protection and reporting incidents

  • All users must take reasonable care to prevent pollution and damage to Hummingbird Marina premises, vessels and surrounding waters, and are responsible for any damage or pollution they cause.
  • Spills, leaks, fires, injuries, damage to property and other safety or environmental incidents must be reported promptly to Hummingbird Marina management.
  • Waste, hazardous materials and discarded equipment must be handled and disposed of in accordance with Hummingbird Marina instructions and applicable law.
  • Users must not obstruct emergency access, firefighting equipment or other safety facilities at Hummingbird Marina.

9Compliance and enforcement

  • All users must comply with these policies, any applicable Hummingbird Marina agreements and reasonable instructions given by Hummingbird Marina management or staff.
  • Hummingbird Marina may require any person who breaches these policies to stop the relevant activity, remedy the breach or leave its premises.
  • Serious or repeated breaches may result in suspension or withdrawal of access to Hummingbird Marina facilities, subject to the applicable agreement and law.
  • Hummingbird Marina reserves the right to take any further action reasonably available to it under the applicable agreement and law.
  • Hummingbird Marina may amend these policies from time to time. Updated policies will be made available to Hummingbird Marina users on the website or upon request.