A fuel vent recovery system for collecting and retaining fuel discharged
through a fuel vent of a vessel. The system includes a hull-side fuel
vent fitting, an annular elastomer seal, and a recovery container. The
annular elastomer seal has an outer wall that is bifurcated by a groove
to form two parallel annular flanges. The annular flanges and groove are
fitted over and engage the wall of an aperture of the recovery container.
The annular seal includes an inner wall that contacts a complementary
seal interface surface of the fuel vent fitting. The annular seal is
fitted around the fuel vent fitting. The recovery container is attached
to the annular seal and thus sealed to the fuel vent fitting. The system
prevents fuel discharged through the vessel's fuel vent from spilling
into and contaminating the surrounding environment.