IMO seeks info on boat fouling
The International Maritime Organization is seeking information from recreational boat owners worldwide on how they deal with fouling on their craft, as part of a major project to help address the spread of aquatic invasive species.
The survey for owners of all types of sailing boats, motorboats and yachts is being carried out by IMO’s GloFouling Partnerships Project, which aims to protect marine ecosystems from the negative effects of invasive aquatic species.
Boat owners are asked to provide information in the brief survey on their location, what kind of anti-fouling paint or system they use, where do they moor and winter the boats, preferences for cleaning, challenges, and so on.
The results will help identify the main challenges and what kind of solutions would be easier to implement.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic, and has the support and collaboration of World Sailing, ICOMIA and IUCN.
A recently launched film explains the role of recreational boating in relation to the introduction of Invasive Aquatic Species via biofouling.
