IMO KB680E Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) Convention - DIGITAL VERSION

International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) on Ships, 2001 (2023 Edition)

The International Conference on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems for Ships, 2001, was held
in London in October 2001. The Conference adopted the International Convention on the Control of
Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) on Ships, 2001, together with four Conference resolutions, relating
to the early and effective application of the AFS Convention, approval and test methodologies for antifouling
systems on ships and the promotion of technical co-operation.
This third edition of the AFS Convention publication includes the updated text of the AFS Convention,
including the amendments to annexes 1 and 4 concerning the introduction of controls on cybutryne and
other consequential amendments that entered into force on 1 January 2023, and the revised guidelines
that support the implementation of the amended Convention.

Category: Marine Enviroment Protection