Pollution
Potential from Fishing Harbour
India's coastline is dotted with 6
major and 27 minor fishing harbours and 2271 fish landing centres. The harbour
related activities have an impact to a certain extent on the quality of coastal
waters and its environment. The Central Pollution Control Board has undertaken
a study on the pollution related problems in the Veraval fishing harbour area.
The preliminary survey indicates that this harbour was originally designed for
800 fishing vassels to operate. However, without further expansion, more than
3000 fishing vessels of different kinds are operating here at present. The domestic
wastewater generated from Veraval town and effluents from fish processing units
of nearby GIDC also finds its way into the harbour area. The industries Association
of Veraval has recently undertaken the work of the construction of a CETP with
designed treatment capacity of 5.0 MLD. Deatiled study is under progress.
Oil Pollution and the Marine Environment
Indian coastal
waters are located at a vulnerable position to oil pollution, since 45% of the
world's oil transport originates from Middle East countries and passes through
India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). On an average, 40 super tankers pass through
Indian coastal waters daily. In addition, Indian Ports and Harbours handle about
3810 tankers carrying about 84 million tonnes of petroleum/oil/lubricants every
year. It is necessary to assess coastal areas with respect to oil pollution and
our capability to combat the oil pollution. To evaluate the situation, relevant
data/information have been collected from different government agencies and compiled
as a Report on Oil Pollution and the Marine Environment. |
