More and larger ships are sailing the world's oceans. Due to their high tonnages, ocean-going vessels can be a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to design and construct them in such a way that they pollute the environment less. Proposals need to be developed and implemented at all levels of maritime policy..
Sustainable control of harmful organisms requires a large toolkit of possible instruments: From preventive management measures against pests to alternative non-biocidal control measures or an optimised use of biocides. With the initiative “Sustainable Control of Harmful Organisms in the Twenty-First Century” (SCOTTY), UBA brings together different competencies and concepts.
Biocidal antifouling products are subject to authorisation in Germany. In order to meet the requirements for authorisation, an environmental risk assessment must be carried out. With two publications, the Federal Environment Agency provides important notes and information on the general conditions for this assessment in Germany. These publications are presented briefly below.
