Existing regulations & requirements on biofouling
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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
Guidance on In-water Cleaning of Ships' Biofouling
Circular MEPC.1/Circ.918
IMO, 29 April 2025