Dispose Paint pots, disposable gloves and paint scrapings should go in hazardous waste bins. Don’t forget PPE may also need disposing of.
Spread the word You can find more advice at The Green Blue, RYA, BCF, British Marine and TYHA via their social media platforms. You can help by sharing campaign posts online and by displaying posters or infographics at your local club, which can be downloaded from The Green Blue or BCF websites.
NEED TO KNOW
Antifoul the eco way
How to minimise damage to marine life A
lthough antifouling does a great job of keeping hulls clean and has environmental benefits – improving
fuel efficiency and preventing the spread of invasive non-native species – it’s also toxic to aquatic life. As part of a campaign to ‘clean up’
antifouling, the RYA is encouraging boat users to follow the Protect, Collect and Dispose guidelines and complete a survey into how it’s changed their behaviour. Building on the successful,
award-winning DIY Safe Antifouling programme launched in 2017, British Coatings Federation (BCF), The Green Blue (as part of the RYA), British Marine and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) are once again running the Protect, Collect and Dispose campaign. Its advice on what to do when antifouling work is being done is
explained here, whether it’s by an individual or through marina and boatyard operators.
Protect Lay down a tarpaulin or groundsheet before starting work. Not only does this protect the ground from drips or spills, it also acts as an effective way to dispose of debris and scrapings. Remember to protect yourself with personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a well-ventilated area.
Collect The tarpaulin will collect large fragments, but using an industrial vacuum cleaner linked to the paint scraper or sander being used will minimise small paint flakes and dust being released into the atmosphere. Wet sanding will also reduce dust. Any water used when pressure-washing should be collected too.
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Share your experiences Manufacturers are keen to understand boaters’ awareness of the hazards of antifouling, as well as the use of PPE and measures taken to prevent release of the paint during application and use. They’re asking users of antifouling paints to complete a short survey. The survey, which opened during Protect, Collect, Dispose Campaign Week in October, will run until January 2025.
DIY applicators
can scan this QR code to access the survey. Boatyard managers and owners, chandlers and professional applicators can select ˦˨˥˩˘˦ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˖ ˧ ˧˛˘ˠ ˔˧ www.rya.
org.uk/blog/protect-collect-dispose
Preparing your boat for the new season may involve antifouling.
Photo: Alamy
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