What IMO Anti-Fouling Systems Convention 2001 (AFS) - Harmful Coating Prohibition and Compliance requires
The IMO International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention 2001, entered into force 2008) prohibits the application of organotin-based anti-fouling paint (tributyltin - TBT) on ships' hulls and requires all ships to carry an International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (IAFS Certificate) verified by a Recognised Organisation. The Convention establishes a control list mechanism allowing future harmful anti-fouling substances to be added, currently including TBT under Annex 1.
Pillar: Maritime & Shipping · Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.imo.org/en/about/conventions/pages/international-convention-on-the-control-of-harmful-anti-fouling-systems-on-ships-(afs).aspx
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- {"instrument":"AFS Convention 2001","section":"Annex 4 - Form of International Anti-Fouling System Certificate; Anti-Fouling System Record (AFSR) requirements","url":"https://www.imo.org/en/about/conventions/pages/international-convention-on-the-control-of-harmful-anti-fouling-systems-on-ships-(afs).aspx"}
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