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Shippan Scuba Diving Service is committed to be environmentally conscious and compliant with 2008 Clean Boating Act. All their divers have received instructional training on professional in water hull maintenance and comprehensive review on all aspect of the Action Guide for Boaters as per the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.

The diver must evaluate each vessel before any in-water maintenance is commenced.

For Vessels with Antifouling paint:
The diver must evaluate condition and type of antifouling paint. There is a zero-discharge standard for tributyltin (TBT). The vessel must have no TBT coatings or have an effective overcoating that completely eliminates TBT discharges.

No cleaning of antifouling paint which release biocides in the first 90 days.

Gently clean hulls on a regular basis to minimize the need for stronger cleaners and more abrasive brushes.

When cleaning hulls with toxic antifouling paint while the vessel is in water, use only soft sponges. Cleaning must not cause a plume of paint. You must periodically examine the water during cleaning to assure that you are not causing a plume of paint to form. Stop immediately if any visible plume of paint appears in the water.

On vessels painted with ablative paint, clean only running gear and zinc anodes.

Always use the least abrasive material that will effectively clean the painted surface.
        Use soft sponges to clean marine growth.
        Use more rigorous cleaning pads only as needed to remove            hard growth.

Do not clean the entire hull if it is not dirty, just clean waterline running gear and the
Propellers.

Never sand, strip or chip hull paint underwater.

When replacing zinc anodes all old zincs are recovered including screws and recycled.

After initial cleaning, vessel owner will be notified of any environmental issues or concerns and recommendations for improvements on vessels impact on the environment.

OUR MISSION: We are committed to outstanding client service that far exceeds the client’s expectations and to provide the best advice and the most knowledgeable staff in order to promote lasting client loyalty and trust.