MarineImpact
Marine and coastal environmental screening for Indian CRZ projects. Determine CRZ zone classification (I-IV), assess environmental impact significance, and check MARPOL compliance for coastal and offshore operations.
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Marine and Coastal Environment Assessment in India
India has 7,516 km of coastline spanning 9 states and 4 union territories. CRZ Notification 2019 governs coastal development. MarineImpact evaluates 40 questions covering marine biodiversity, CRZ compliance, effluent discharge (CPCB standards), ballast water (IMO MARPOL), mangrove/coral proximity, Ramsar sites, and turtle nesting habitats.
CRZ 2019 Classification
- CRZ-I: Ecologically sensitive areas — no development permitted
- CRZ-II: Developed urban coastal areas — regulated development
- CRZ-III: Rural coastal areas — restricted development
- CRZ-IV: Water area — regulated activities only