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What to Do If You Misfuel Your Boat
Realised you’ve put the wrong fuel in your boat? Don’t panic — but don’t start the engine. The damage from a misfuel is mostly done by running it, so the right first moves protect your engine and your insurance claim. Here’s exactly what to do.
Call Now: 0800 769 00024/7 marine fuel recovery — nationwide
What to Do — and What Not to Do
Do
- Stop fuelling the moment you realise
- Switch off and keep the engine off
- Secure the vessel safely at the berth or mooring
- Note the fuel type and rough quantity added
- Call EEK on 0800 769 000
Don't
- Start, crank, or run the engine
- Attempt to burn off contaminated fuel by running it
- Top up the oil or fuel before the system is assessed
- Motor the vessel back to the ramp under its own power
- Pump contaminated fuel overboard — it is an environmental offence
How Recovery Works
1.Call 0800 769 000 — do not start or run the engine
2.We confirm the vessel name, location (marina and berth), and what happened
3.A certified marine technician is dispatched to the vessel
4.Contamination assessed and the affected fuel or oil system isolated
5.Contaminated fuel or oil drained and captured for compliant disposal
6.Fuel or oil system flushed and filters replaced
7.System refilled to manufacturer specification and the engine checked
8.Insurance report generated on request