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Existing regulations & requirements on biofouling

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

IMO - Biofouling - link to access the latest information and resources related to biofouling management 

KEY DOCUMENTS

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2023 Guidelines for the Control and Management  of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species

Revised Guidelines

Resolution MEPC.378(80)

IMO, 7 July 2023

2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management  of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species 

Original (obsolete) Guidelines, see latest adopted in 2023 above

Resolution MEPC.207(62)

IMO, 15 July 2011

Guidance for Evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management  of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species

Circular MEPC.1/Circ.811

IMO, 13 June 2013

Guidance for Minimizing the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species as Biofouling (Hull Fouling) for Recreational Craft

Circular MEPC.1/Circ.792

IMO, 12 November 2012

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