Biofouling Hull Cleaning
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Revision of the IMO biofouling guidelines
BIMCO's Dr Bev Mackenzie reports on the revision of the IMO biofouling guidelines agreed at the 10th meeting of the IMO sub-committee on pollution, prevention and response
Biofouling National initiatives
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Introduction to Biofouling
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BIMCO position statement 08: Biofouling Management
BIMCO's position has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
Australia to implement mandatory biofouling management requirements
From 15 June 2022, international ships arriving in Australia will have to comply with new requirements for managing biofouling. This will include biofouling reporting requirements prior to arriving in Australian territorial seas.
BIMCO Biofouling Survey Report 2021
The Engine Manufacturers' Association publishes important guidance on the new ISO 8217 standard for specifications of marine fuels
The engine manufacturers' association publishes important guidance on the new ISO 8217 standard for specifications of marine fuels. BIMCO share this guideline to create awareness in the industry.
2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines Published
During its 80th session, the IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee introduced updated guidelines for the control and management of ships' biofouling, aimed at minimising the spread of invasive aquatic species, enhancing compliance, and safeguarding the health of the marine environment.
BIMCO calls on shipowners to provide information on biofouling management
BIMCO is launching a new survey with the aim of gathering information from shipowners about the effectiveness of their anti-fouling systems (AFS). The information gathered will help BIMCO provide factual information to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) about biofouling management in prac... Please follow the link to continue reading.
