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
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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's position has been approved by the BIMCO Board of Directors.
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.
The 3rd BIMCO biofouling survey has been launched to gather information from shipowners on biofouling management practices. The survey recognises that a number of organisations, including the IMO, are developing guidance on topics such as in-water cleaning and inspection regimes and practical input ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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.
