10 Is Recording Biofouling Activities Important?
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Marine Environment Protection Committee - MEPC.1/Circular.792 – Guidance for Minimizing the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species as Biofouling (Hull Fouling) for Recreational Craft – (12 November 2012) - Annex – Guidance for Minimizing the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species as Biofouling (Hull Fouling) for Recreational Craft - 10 Is Recording Biofouling Activities Important?

10 Is Recording Biofouling Activities Important?

 It may be useful for you to retain your craft's biofouling management information in one place, such as the craft's logbook. This information could include details of the anti-fouling system used on your craft, any inspections made and notes on the effectiveness of the coating system. The anti-fouling manufacturer's product data sheets may also provide useful information. A diagram of the hull of your craft showing niche area locations and a summary of plans for minimizing biofouling (e.g. planned time interval between anti-fouling system renewals and how the different niche areas will and/or have been treated) is also useful. Example diagrams are shown at the end of this guidance. Having this information could also assist interested marina, port or harbour authorities to quickly and efficiently assess the potential biofouling risk of your craft and minimize delays to your journey or trip.


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