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
Resources
- GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Project - will drive actions to implement the control and management of ships' biofouling to minimise the transfer of invasive aquatic species through ships' and boats' hulls.
- Check, Clean, Dry Campaign
- Green Blue Guides (joint BMF and RYA environment initative)
- RAPID: Regional IAS Management Plans (RIMPs)
- Marine Biosecurity Planning
- Biosecurity for boat and kayak users
- Marine biosecurity: protecting indigenous marine species
- Marine Biosecurity Planning 2016/17
- MBA Biosecurity training and advice on non-native species
