Marine Environment protection- prohibition on use of harmful (TBT)anti-fouling paints
It has been proved that certain types of anti-fouling paints that include Tri-butylin (TBT) compounds can create adverse impacts on both the marine environment as well as indirectly on human health.
These paints slowly leach out Organotin compounds which were found to be harmful to mollusks, crustaceans and fish.
Modern vessels using anti-fouling systems now do not have Organotin (TBT) based paint and hence leaching of harmful compounds in water cannot take place.
Related articles
Energy Conservation Efforts
Pollution by oil [Marpol Annex I ]
Pollution by other harmful substances & harmful packaged goods
Pollution by garbage [ Marpol annex V ]
Pollution by sewage [ Marpol annex IV ]
Main sources of marine pollution by air
Pollution by ballast water
Prevention of pollution while carryiung out overboard maintenance
Environment friendly purchasing
Decommissioning / ship recycling
Environmental awareness
Other Info Pages
Home Our home page
Container Ship Operation Basic guidance
Tanker vessel safety guideline Check items in oil tankers operation
Site Map Page listing for this site.
Site Use and Privacy - Read our privacy policy and site use information.
Contact us
Copyright © 2009 Ships business.com All rights reserved.
Shipping industry recognizes environmental protection as one of its highest priorities and that every effort should be made to conserve and protect the environment from marine, atmospheric and other forms of pollution.
Our articles are based on various shipboard activities,prevention of pollution,safe operation & maintenance procedure. We welcome any feedback from our visitors. For any comments or suggestions please contact us Support@shipsbusiness.com.