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Clean Marine Systems Inc., a specialist in automated electronic control devices for fluid handling, has designed what it calls "a unique and innovative fuel spill prevention device".

The Fuel Spill Saver is a product which is designed to tackle the issue of fuel spilling at the time of refueling, a major cause of pollution. The device is said to prevent any fuel from spilling into the water by indicating to the fuel attendant that the desired fuel level has been reached. Flashing red lights and a loud buzzer alert the fuel attendant to shut off the fuel, thus eliminating the need for guess work.

The Fuel Spill Saver can be purchased as a hand held device or installed near the fuel inlets. Clean Marine Systems Inc. says the product can be installed by ship manufacturers quickly and easily.

In addition, Fuel Spill Saver is said to eliminate the need for fuel vents that release fuel into the marinas. According to Clean Marine Systems "the fuel vents can now simply vent the fuel tanks to atmosphere and without spilling fuel as they do today. The Fuel Spill Saver does all this without any moving parts. Solid state electronics and a unique sensor detect the fuel level precisely and alert the attendant with bright red LEDs and a loud buzzer."

Speaking about the Fuel Spill Saver, Perry Anderson, President and CEO of Clean Marine Systems said "We have to thank our friends and clients such as Ric Middlekauff for the suggestions that brought this product to market. We simply listen to what our customers want and give it to them."

"I was not sure how to solve the problem that Ric Middlekauff asked us to solve. Ric asked me to find a way to prevent fuel from spilling onto his new 58 ft yacht every time it is refueled. We are now bringing this product to market at a price that everyone can afford. We believe that all boaters should have the option to help keep our marinas clean."

Commenting on the timing of the launch of the device, the Clean Marine Systems said "The Fuel Spill Saver comes at a perfect time in our history. The Clean Boating Act of 2008 was just signed by President Bush. The awareness and concern for our waterways is at the top of the list for most marinas around the globe."

Clean Marine Systems will be presenting the Fuel Spill Saver at The International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) from October 6th to 8th at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida.