Toxics Action against TBT Sludge at Dredger Gallilei in Zeebrugge

Greenpeace activists board and occupy the Belgian dredger Gallilei 2000 to prevent the dumping of TBT sludge from Zeebrugge harbour. Activists chain themselves or place themselves in the sludge in protective clothing and breathing apparatus.

In original language:

Toxicactie tegen TBT Bagger op Baggerschip Gallilei in Zeebrugge

Greenpeace actievoerders gaan aan boord van het baggerschip Gallilei 2000 en bezetten het schip om het dumpen van TBT slib uit de Zeebrugge haven tegen te gaan. Actievoerders ketenen zichzelf vast en gaan in beschermende kleding en maskers bij de TBT slib staan.

Unique identifier: GP01FZU

Type: Image

Shoot date: 07/10/1999

Locations: Belgium, Europe, West Europe, Zeebrugge

Credit line: © Greenpeace / John Cunningham

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Action against TBT Sludge in Belgium

Greenpeace boards and occupies the Belgian dredger Gallilei 2000 to prevent the dumping of TBT sludge from Zeebrucker harbour. Activists chain themselves or place themselves in the sludge in protective clothing and breathing apparatus. The levels of TBT in the sludge are well above the legal requirements. Tributyltin (TBT) is a toxic processed in many ship paints to prevent the growth of alga and sea acorns to the ship's hull. TBT damages sea life. Female shellfish develop male sexual characteristics and become infertile. Because of this the sea whelks have already disappeared in the Wadden Sea. The action is part of the Greepeace 'Down to Zero' toxics campaign.

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