Antifouling Convention
Antifouling Convention (AFS)
The Antifouling Convetion prohibits the use of underwater antifouling paints on ships containing TBT.
On the 17. September 2008 the International Convention from 2001 on the Control and Use of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships has entered into force. This Convention prohibits the use of antifouling paints on ships containing TBT.
All Ships of 400 GT and above in international trade shall have a TBT free antifouling coating on their hull or shall have applied an approved sealer coat. Further details of the hull coating are listed in the supplement of the International AFS Certificate or in the AFS Declaration.
Ships under 400 GT shall carry such an AFS Declaration which can be issued by the ship owner himself.
