- IMO asked to include industry standard on in-water cleaning in its on-going work
- Shipping industry takes new step to protect marine environments
- Amendments to California’s Marine Invasive Species Program will come into force soon
- First global standard for ship hull cleaning essential for marine ecosystems
- BIMCO submits biofouling survey results to the IMO
- Updated Hull Fouling Clause clarifies performance suspension trigger
Biofouling
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Biofouling National initiatives
Brief overview of Port States with national regulations and requirements related to biofouling on ships hull and propeller.
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Biofouling Hull Cleaning
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The International Maritime Organization - biofouling
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Introduction to Biofouling
Biofouling is the accumulation of various aquatic organisms (microorganisms, plants, algae and animals) on submerged objects like ships’ hulls and can lead to the introduction of invasive aquatic species (IAS) into local marine environments.
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Hull fouling clause for time charter parties
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BIMCO's position on biofouling management
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