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IMO I662E

  • Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
  • Handbook / Manual / Guide by International Maritime Organization, 2012
  • Publisher: IMO

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In the adoption of the International Convention for the control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) madea clear commitment to minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species by shipping. Studies have shown that biofouling can also be a significant vector for the transfer of invasive aquatic species. Biofouling on ships entering the waters of States may result in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human, animal and plant life, economic and cultural activities and the aquatic environment.

While the International Convention on the control of harmful antifouling systems on ships, 2001 (AFS Convention) addresses anti-fouling systems on ships, its focus is on the prevention of adverse impacts from the use of anti-fouling systems and the biocides they may contain, rather than preventing the transfer of invasive aquatic species.

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