Grounded or submerged bulk carrier: The potential for leaching of coal trace elements to seawater

► No leaching from coal to seawater was observed for Se, Hg, Sn and Cr. ► Leaching from coal to seawater was observed for Cd, Cu, Pb, Mn, Mo, Ni and Zn. ► There was net removal of As, B and V from seawater.