TOPICS/ISSUES
Biofouling and hull management
International developments at the IMO and the increasing focus on marine biodiversity at a regional and national level means INTERTANKO Members will need to focus greater resources on the selection and application of appropriate antifouling coatings as well as effective biofouling management.
INTERTANKO revised its Guide to Modern Anti- Fouling Systems and Bio-Fouling Management in 2020 which aims to assist Members in using appropriate coating systems for their ships and implementing effective biofouling management procedures. INTERTANKO engaged heavily on the 2023 Revision of the Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species. INTERTANKO will continue to seek clarification behind regional regulations as seen through the Guide to New Zealand’s Biofouling and Ballast Water Requirements (2nd Edition).
In addition to established Guidance and Regional regulations, INTERTANKO is also participating in the development of Supplementary Guidelines for In-Water Cleaning services to the Revised Biofouling guidelines.
Contact
Tim Wilkins
Managing Director
e: tim.wilkins@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7012
Elfian Harun
Regional Manager SE Asia & Environment Manager
e: elfian.harun@intertanko.com
t: +65 6333 4007
William Sturdy
Environment Manager
e: william.sturdy@intertanko.com
t: +44 (0)20 7977 7020
Emma Scheiris
Deputy Director – Environment
e: emma.scheiris@intertanko.com
t: +44 020 7977 7031
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Key Resources
2023 Revised Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships’ Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
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