KIMO Publications
Read our in-house publications on marine pollution
Nuclear Emissions and Transportation
Report on the Maritime Transport of Mixed Oxide Fuel in Europe
The report highlights the significant differences between the types of ships and security arrangements for carrying ultra hazardous radioactive cargoes within Europe. Read more...
Maritime Safety and Pollution
Oil Pollution Contingency Plan Guidelines - Manual
This manual provides advice to Coastal Local Authorities who are developing oil spill contingency plans. Read more...
Oil Pollution Contingency Plan Guidelines - Checklist
This checklist accompanies the Manual as an aid to developing a contingency plan. Read more...
Marine Litter
Fishing for Litter Scotland Final Report 2005 - 2008
The Fishing for Litter Final Report 2005 - 2008 has been completed and is now available to download. The report contains background information on Fishing for Litter's origins, development, targets, successes, final results & monitoring data. The document is an essential companion to anyone interested in participating in the initiative. Read more...
Microscopic Plastic Particles in Swedish Coastal Waters
In the summer of 2007 N-Research undertook a study of microplastics in Swedish coastal waters for KIMO Sweden. The results showed a much higher prevalence of small plastic particles than expected. Read more...
Save the North Sea Final Report
The save the North Sea Final Report outlines the results and achievements of the the project over its three years. Read more...
Impacts of Marine Debris and Oil - Economic and Social Costs to Coastal Communities
The problem of marrine litter and oil deposited on coasts is a common problem for coastas local communities and other organisations throughout the world. Read more...
Hazardous Substances
Guide for Pesticide Use in Amenity Area's - Manual
This guide provides advice to Local Authorities on producing a Pesticide Policy and reducing pesticide useage in amenity areas to reduce their introduction into the marine environment read more...
Guide for Pesticde Use in Amenity Areas - Checklist
This checklist provides a backup to the manual to ensure that all procedures, responsibilities and policies are in place to reduce pesticide use in amenity areas read more...