Dan Reading, Sustainable Facilities Officer, The Green Blue

Background Gezamp – raising the issues since 1980’s Group of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) IMO – Marpol International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL) –Annex I: Prevention of pollution by oil –Annex IV: Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships –Annex V: Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships –Annex VI: Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships PIANC Report, Feb 2007 – Consideration to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Vessels

Team of 4 core staff More than 7,500,000L of waste diverted from landfill Presented to more than 300 yachtmaster instructors and shore based instructors More than 500,000 publications over three years 17 research projects done or underway Online searchable database 15 science based fact sheets 8 major seminars More than 20 grants via the Volvo Eco-Challenge More than 30 volunteers Some Facts

What are the main issues? Oil and fuel Wildlife and disturbance Antifouling/marine paints Waste and recycling Resource Efficiency Sewage

What is the marine toolkit? Based on the ECOP designed by RYA, BMF and EA

Why complete the Marine Toolkit? Tailored action plans Benchmark Legal compliance Reduce overheads Receive personal assistance Site visit/audit Reputation Improve green credentials Access to small financial grants

How do I complete the Marine Toolkit?

Posters How To… Codes of conduct Interactive CD-Rom Tools and Publications

Fact sheets Range of 15 fact sheets

Thank you!