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Ballast water research series: Report no. 15
The IMSP has already produced a number of publications as part of a Ballast Water Research Series which present research and technical investigations on ballast water management, such as exchange and treatments. This research provides the IMSP with a scientific basis for policy decisions and supports implemented management initiatives. The series was initially focused on ballast water research but was later extended to include bio-fouling of ships as this has been recognised as an important vector of marine pests and an area lacking in technical knowledge.
View full list of reports available on the IMSP Research and Publications on Introduced Marine Pests webpage.
- Download the Full Report no. 15 - 'Phase 3 The Significance of the Prospective Ban on Tributylin Antifouling Paints on the Introduction and Tanslocation of Marine Pests in Australia'
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The report can also be downloaded by chapter:
- Executive Summary, Introduction and Table of Contents PDF [376kb]
- Chapter 1: Prevention of Fouling on Vessels: A Brief History PDF [136kb]
- Chapter 2: Antifouling Coating Types PDF [325kb]
- Chapter 3: Antifouling Biocides & Other Active Components PDF [581kb]
- Chapter 4: Fouling Release Coatings PDF [297kb]
- Chapter 5: Novel Coatings PDF [32kb]
- Chapter 6: Current and Prospective Legislation on Antifouling Paint Usage PDF [291kb]
- Chapter 7: Alternatives to TBT Antifouling Coatings PDF [1mb]
- Chapter 8: The Impact of the Ban on TBT Coatings and its Impact on the Introduction of Exotic Marine Species PDF [219kb]
- Chapter 9: Conclusions PDF [59kb]
- Chapter 10: Research Gaps PDF [32kb]
- Chapter 11: Recommendations PDF [74kb]
- Chapter 12: References PDF [1.2mb]
- Chapter 13: Personal Contacts PDF [26kb]
- Appendices PDF [233kb]
Copies are available from Invasive Marine Species Program
