8 – Disposal of composite boats and other marine composites

This chapter covers the disposal of marine composites which may arise from marine sports equipment, boats and ships, submarines, marine renewable energy systems or offshore oil exploration and exploitation industries. Consideration is given to the avoidance of waste by appropriate design, manufacturing, marketing and maintenance through life. A key issue addressed is the need to establish the ownership of abandoned vessels. Disposal routes are considered and some examples of differences in current practice are noted.