Boat Repair/Maintenance
This activity includes vessel maintenance and repair on land and afloat and hull cleaning. It includes the consideration of vessels/machinery/vehicles associated with boat repair/maintenance.
Potential Impacts
- Abrasion/disturbance of the substrate on the surface of the seabed
- Hydrocarbon & PAH contamination
- Introduction of light
- Introduction or spread of invasive non-indigenous species (INIS)
- Litter
- Penetration and/or disturbance of the substratum below the surface of the seabed, including abrasion
- Synthetic compound contamination (incl. pesticides, antifoulants, pharmaceuticals)
- Transition elements & organo-metal (e.g. TBT) contamination
- Underwater noise changes
- Visual disturbance
