Boat Hull Maintenance Strategies to Minimize Marine Pollution

| by Adria Lau

Clean Boating Foundation partnered on a project with the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) to identify and promote best practices to minimize release of biocides (from some hull paints) and zinc (from anodes) during maintenance.  

The following resources are available: 

Factsheets

• Pressure Washing (English) (Spanish)
• Antifouling Paint Removal Best Practices (English) (Spanish)
• Zinc Anode Alternatives & End of Life Management (English)
• Wastes Containing Biocides: Designation & Disposal (English) (Spanish)
• Do It Yourself Tips for Minimizing Antifouling Pollution (English) (Spanish)

Videos

• Antifouling Paint Removal Best Practices
• Four Simple Tips to Minimize Dust and Waste Releases from Sanding and Paint Removal (Dustless Vacuum Systems, Sanding Technique, Removed Paint Waste Handling, and Designation & Disposal)
• Sacrificial Anode Best Practices and Alternatives
• A Message from the Washington State Department of Ecology on Marine Toxicity and Management of Antifouling Paints and Paint Dust

For more information check out the PPRC Website here.