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Owners are recommended to secure satisfactory documentation upon first docking due to the new Anti Fouling Systems TBT ban.

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The IMO Convention on harmful Anti Fouling Systems (AFS) will not enter into force until 2004 at the earliest. However, individual flag states are free to implement it in their national legislation and make it effective from 1 January 2003.

DNV has prepared a survey and certification scheme to assist owners to comply with the requirements, consisting of:
" Documentation review
" Survey of AFS to be applied on the ship including sampling. Testing will only be carried out if deemed necessary
" Issue of Statement of Compliance (SoC), and when the Convention is adopted an International Anti-Fouling Systems (IAFS) Certificate.

The service is based on the same principles as outlined by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate, and founded on those outlined in the Draft Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships from IMO.
DNV also offers type approval of AFS compliant to the Convention.
More information, guidelines and price list will be provided upon request to your nearest DNV station, or: MTPNO378@dnv.com

Date: 2002-09-15

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

The International Convention on the Control of Harmful
Anti-fouling Systems was adopted by IMO in October 2001.

The key elements for the shipping and offshore industry are:

" From 1 January 2003 the ban on application, re-application, installation and use of Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) containing organotin compound acting as biocide (herein called TBT for short)
" From 1 January 2008 all AFS containing TBT must be removed or sealed with a barrier coat
" All ships of 400 grt and above shall carry an International Anti-Fouling System (IAFS) Certificate to document compliance with the Convention.