Skunk News
August 25th 2010:
We will be vendors again at the 2nd annual South West International Boat Show being held at South Shore Harbour. We hope to see all of you there the weekend of September 23rd-26th 2010! Please click the picture for more information on this show!
August 12th 2010:
Tired of those smelly odors? Tank Tamer is your answer for all issues related to odors! Call or stop on by to pick up your bottle for $9.90 or case for $72.00 *12 bottles*
July 28th 2010:
Never run out of water because of inaccurate gauges again! We only have (1) Water Counter left in stock! Act now for the special price of $280.00. For more information on the Water Counter unit please visit the following link.
July 22nd 2010:
We hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying the dry weather when we get it! Remember, we are available to take your call 7 days a week and have technicians standing by to help you with your most current issues. We hope you all have a safe and fun weekend.
June 17th 2010:
After attempting to keep our prices as low as we possibly could for as long as we possibly could, we unfortunately have to raise our rates. For a full break down of our services offered and rates please click here. Thanks again to all of our customers for their continued loyalty and we wish you all a fun and safe weekend!
June 12th 2010:
Here is a link to the Galveston Bay Foundations video of Maritime Sanitation showing exactly why we are here and how we remove your waste.
June 9th 2010:
As summer arrives, so do your vessel's odors! Maritime Sanitation is prepared to handle your odor battles for you this summer by offering bilge cleanings. Though it's not the only thing that causes odors on our vessels, it is a primary area of concern. To set up an appointment for this service or any services Maritime Sanitation offers, please feel free to call at 281-334-5978!
May 17th 2010:
Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Flea Market! We had some rain and we had some mud, but everyone who attended seemed to enjoy themselves. We were very happy that so many of you turned out despite the horrible weather and hope to see you all at next year's flea market!
May 13th 2010:
Well the 17th Annual Boater's Flea Market is only 2 days away! So make sure you have made plans to attend! This is a rain/shine event and all requested spaces must be paid by close of business May 14th 2010. There are 3 spots left!!!! Please call 281-334-5978 to reserve yours TODAY! If you would like to know where your spot is located, please feel free to call us and we will email you a layout of this year's flea market! Hope to see all of you there, and please remember "Pump! Don't Dump!"
May 5th 2010:
The Maritime Sanitation 17th Annual Boater's Flea Market, which will be held on May 15th and 16th 2010 in the grassy field of Watergate Marina, is ALMOST sold out! Do not wait until the last minute or you will be disappointed! We have high expectations this year and are eagerly awaiting the event! And no worries the kegs are ordered! Now that the summer has arrived we know that those A/C systems are running full time, if you need your system flushed and your evaporator cleaned please let us know! We offer competitive rates and have the experience to complete the job and keep you cool!
April 7th 2010:
We hope everyone had an amazing Easter weekend, we sure did! Please help us welcome Sean Brunson to our highly skilled team of service technicians! Also, make sure you call in to request your Flea Market spot as they are running out extremely quickly. We hope to see everyone here in the grassy field on May 15th and 16th for our greatest flea market yet! And please always remember "Pump! Don't Dump!"
March 15th 2010:
The new Edson pump out facilities at Houston Yacht Club are up and running! To view pictures of the installation click here. Also, please do not wait to reserve your 17th Annual Boater's Flea Market spots, they are going fast! So enjoy this beautiful weather and plan now to attend the flea market on May the 15th and 16th of 2010.
February 18th 2010:
The 17th annual Boater's Flea Market presented by Maritime Sanitation is just around the corner! Reserve your 20x20 spot for $45.00 before they are all gone, and trust me they are going FAST! We will be holding this year's flea market in the grassy field at Watergate Yachting Center on May the 15th and 16th of 2010. As always BBQ will be provided by Maritime Sanitation with all proceeds going to The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation (TIRR Foundation). The flea market is FREE to attend so bring the whole family out for great deals and great meals!
January 13th 2010:
Complaints! You bet we like complaints! While we make every effort to do the right thing, your communications directly to us on the bad stuff allows us to learn and improve. So, and this comes straight from the boss, call with any comments... good or bad. We will get better with your help. "Customer satisfaction is how we survive. Without it, no company can last long. I want to hear the good and the bad and we will do whatever it takes to keep our clients happy!"
- Autie McVicker, CEO (Chief Effluent Officer)
January 4th 2010:
WOW! Another great year for our little Skunk Team! We are excited to say that we have several technicians ready for your repairs and installations. Also, look forward to our services being available on the weekends starting this spring! Pump Outs at your dock, repairs on any plumbing issues, and even A/C repair/installation will be on the menu. Call us anytime at 281.334.5978 since we are manning the phones on weekends as well.
December 29th 2009:
We hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you all a Happy New Year! Hats off to Paul! After many years of service at Maritime Sanitation Paul is moving on to full time surveying. We will happily refer your calls to him and hope you will consider using his services for insurance and condition surveys.
November 30th 2009:
We here at Maritime Sanitation hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Now that the holiday is over we are back in full swing, please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.
November 20th 2009:
Kirby Marina in Oyster Creek now has an up and running Edson pump out station! We will also be installing an Edson pump out station at the Sabine Pass Port Authority on Monday of next week! Look for pictures of both under the "Products" tab, and if you or your marina need a pump out facility please call us today for a FREE estimate.
October 28th 2009:
In the interest of keeping our clients COOL during these hot Texas summers and WARM during our brisk winters, our technicians are now certified to diagnose and repair your cooling and heating units! We are proud to announce this and hope if you have any problems you will trust the Skunk Team to repair it.
Ask us how we can help you repair/replace your boat's refrigerator too!
And as always please "Pump! Don't Dump!"
September 30th 2009:
We would like to thank everyone that attended the South West International Boat Show this past weekend! We had an amazing turn out and plan to exhibit at the 2010 show as well. Click here to look at a few pictures from the event. We have also announced that the 2010 Maritime Sanitation 17th annual Flea Market will be held May 15th and 16th! You can read more about that event here.
September 23rd 2009:
Maritime Sanitation will be attending the South West International Boat Show at South Shore Harbour Marina September 24th - 27th 2009! Be sure to stop by booth 15 while you and your family are there enjoying the fun filled weekend! Click Here to get all the information on our boat show specials and check out the link above for more information on the highly anticipated event!
September 8th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation would like to thank everyone who attended the Redfish Raftup! We were pleased at how many of you were doing the RIGHT thing, and hope more will follow in your footsteps. Unfortunately we were not able to be out Monday afternoon, and I apologize for those of you who needed a pump-out and expected us that afternoon, we had left Redfish at 11:45am on Monday not knowing that soon it would be crowded. Thank you for all of your support on both Sunday and Monday and we hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!
August 27th 2009:
Please join Maritime Sanitation for the Redfish Raftup sponsored by Galveston Bay Foundation! The event will be held on September 6th and 7th of 2009! We will be pumping attendee's vessels all day for free as long as a coupon is provided! Please follow this link to print your coupon which can be redeemed at the event. For more information on this event and others please check Galveston Bay Foundation. We hope to see all of you there!
August 18th 2009:
Please join us for the South West International Boat Show being held at South Shore Harbour September 24th - 27th 2009! Be sure and bring the whole family for this fun filled event! There will be specials on our products and services all 4 days of the event! Be sure to check out the following link for more information on the highly anticipated event!
August 10th 2009:
Check our specials tab regularly to see if any items you currently want/need for your vessel are on sale! Look forward to hearing information and pictures of the pump out stations being installed at Kirby Marina and Houston Yacht Club!
July 14th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is proud to announce that we are now a Jabsco certified warranty service provider! If you have any problems with your Jabsco products and need them replaced under warranty feel free to contact us at 281-334-5978! Also, don't forget that we are already warranty certified to replace Sealand and Dometic products!
July 6th 2009:
On behalf of the crew of "Grass Skirt", we would like to thank Capt. Glen DeMont for his outstanding dedication to getting us out of our horrible predicament. Not only was it 1 a.m. it was 4th of July weekend! We strongly recommend Capt. DeMont to anyone in need of a tow. You can reach Sea Tow at 281.557.4117!
July 2nd 2009:
NEVER again will you run out of water due to "guessing" how much is left in your tanks! On sale NOW through the 31st of July is Water Counter, the solution to your hassles and stress. Purchase yours today before this incredible offer leaves you dry. Maritime Sanitation wishes you a wonderful 4th of July and hopes that everyone has a safe weekend! We will be closed Friday July 3rd so that we can celebrate our country's 233 birthday with our families! If you would like to schedule a pump out for Monday July 6th 2009, please feel free to call in your request at 281-334-5978, or you can submit your request online!
July 1st 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is proud to announce that our customers can not only purchase their beloved Tank Tamer on our website, but also on Amazon.com! Once again if you would like any service performed on your vessel please let us know because we are going to be closed Friday July 3rd.
June 30th 2009:
We will be closed Friday July 3rd! So if you have any plans for July 4th and need your vessel pumped out or service work performed please call Maritime Sanitation today at 281-334-5978! Don't forget that Tank Tamer is on SALE through the 6th of July!
June 22nd 2009:
Maritime Sanitation wishes all a very Happy Fathers day! As some of you have noticed we now have a "Specials" tab that you can check often to see special deals we are offering for our online customers! Starting TODAY through the 6th of July you can get a bottle of our famous Tank Tamer for only $7.50 and cases for only $67.50! Check out is made simple through Pay Pal!
June 8th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is proud to boast that we now have a Twitter account! Updates will continue here as well but look for special discounts and promotions on our Twitter page!
Twitter - @MaritimeSanInc
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to request services please feel free to contact us at 281-334-5978!
May 28th 2009:
Everyone at Maritime Sanitation is upbeat and ready to service all your needs! From home construction to pumping out your effluent waste, we have all your dirty jobs handled! Please call us today at 281-334-5978 for your free estimate!
May 26th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation hopes that you and your family had a great Memorial Day weekend! We are back and in full swing! Look for your favorite chemical Tank Tamer in this months Latitude and Attitudes which is on shelves now!
May 18th 2009:
Thanks to ALL who attended this weekend for the 16th Annual Boater's Flea Market! Pictures were taken this weekend so keep your eyes peeled because they will be up soon! There were a lot of questions this weekend about sanitation systems, so always remember, we are here to help and give free estimates on repairs! For any information or for your free estimate please call 281-334-5978!
May 14th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation's 16th Annual Boater's Flea Market is THIS WEEKEND! Make sure if you want to participate you reserve your spot today! We already have 52 vendors attending this year! With GREAT deals all weekend make sure you attend for the best flea market and BBQ in the area! Feel free to call us with any questions you may have at 281-334-5978, and don't forget you can now purchase Tank Tamer online!
May 13th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is proud to announce that our customers now have the ability to purchase Tank Tamer ONLINE! You can navigate yourself by going to Products, or you can follow this link!
May 12th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation's new boat Phew-ee is now in the water and servicing your vessel! If you have any pump-out needs please feel free to call us!
May 11th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation's 16th Annual Flea Market is THIS WEEKEND May 16th and 17th! Don't miss your chance to sell all of your unwanted treasures! With few 20x20 spots remaining please call 281-334-5978 to reserve your spot TODAY!
May 8th 2009:
Maritime Construction has been in full swing since September 20th 2008! Pictures of the remodeling contracts that are finished will be up soon! If you have any construction needs and want specialized construction experts to fulfill them, please feel free to contact us at 281-334-5978 today for a free quote!
May 7th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation will soon give our customers the ability to purchase Tank Tamer online! You can now look forward to purchasing your favorite chemical for all your "nasty" smells with ease! Keep your eyes peeled for the latest Scoop on Poop!
April 30th 2009:
With the 16th Annual Boaters Flea Market only 2 weeks away spots are running thin! Remember to call today to reserve your 20x20 spot for only $40.00! We appreciate all that will be there supporting our boating community after Ike's devastating hit and we cannot wait to see you there!
Please welcome Jim Lyon to our highly skilled staff! Also, be on the lookout for Phew-ee our newest boat! It boasts a peristaltic pump and a full deck over! It should be hitting the waters Monday May 4th 2009! If you need any service work or pump outs please feel free to contact us today at 281-334-5978!
April 23rd 2009:
The Port Isabel branch of Maritime Sanitation is now fully operational! If you need a pump out or service on your vessel in the Port Isabel/South Padre area please call 956-408-0900!
April 7th 2009:
Please welcome Tim Reichenbach and John Hancock to our highly skilled staff at Maritime Sanitation!
April 2nd 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is proud to announce that we will be carrying several new products! We have added Smart Plug Systems and Water Counter to our current list of products! If you have any questions on these particular items, or would like to purchase them for your vessel, please contact us at 281-334-5978!
April 1st 2009:
Maritime Sanitation is EXPANDING! We are opening Maritime Sanitation Port Isabel April 20th 2009 in order to serve the Port Isabel/South Padre area! If you are interested in receiving any of our fine services please call 281.334.5978 to schedule today!
March 24th 2009:
If you are interested in getting a booth at Maritime Sanitation's 16th Annual Flea Market held on May 16th and 17th you better hurry! Spots are filling up quick! With very few remaining, get your spot reserved for the largest flea market in the area!
March 21st 2009:
Maritime Sanitation finished installing Endeavour Marina's new pump-out station! If you would like any information regarding a pump-out station please feel free to call at 281.334.5978!
March 16th 2009:
Updated our services to include our new Construction Division! Please feel free to call (281)334-5978 for all estimates regarding your home! Pictures of our recent work will be up soon!
March 14th 2009:
After retiring Capt. Poop realized that life without Maritime Sanitation was quite boring, so, in good health and good spirits Capt. Poop has returned to Maritime Sanitation! His role has however changed from being Clear Lake’s pump-out captain to our terrestrial RV pump-out captain! So please help us congratulate Michael Seich for his efforts in keeping our waters, and our land, effluent free! So with that said, please remember "Pump! Don't Dump!"
March 12th 2009:
Maritime Sanitation has added a new boat to the fleet! Be on the lookout for Phew-ee, our 4th boat that will be on duty regularly in the very near future!

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