International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships

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Statements (22)
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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
2001-10-05
gptkbp:appliesTo all ships
gptkbp:category gptkb:treaty
maritime safety
gptkbp:depot gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
gptkbp:enteredIntoForce 2008-09-17
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships
gptkbp:language gptkb:French
gptkb:Spanish
English
gptkbp:prohibits tributyltin (TBT) compounds
gptkbp:purpose to prohibit the use of harmful anti-fouling paints on ships
gptkbp:relatedTo marine pollution
shipping industry
gptkbp:requires certification of anti-fouling systems
survey and inspection of ships
gptkbp:shortName AFS Convention
gptkbp:website https://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/Pages/International-Convention-on-the-Control-of-Harmful-Anti-fouling-Systems-on-Ships-(AFS).aspx
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marine_Environment_Protection_Committee
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5