Appendix II – Guidance for surveys under the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS 2001)
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Appendix II – Guidance for surveys under the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS 2001)

 (FI) 1 Initial survey (AFS 2001, annex 4, regulation 1(1)(a))

  • (FI) 1.1 confirming that a Declaration and supporting information from the anti-fouling system manufacturer, specifying that the anti-fouling system and, where applicable, the sealer coat intended to be applied to the ship are in compliance with the requirements of the Convention, is provided (AFS 2001);

    (FI) 1.2 verifying that the relevant containers of the anti-fouling system show same data as the supporting information (AFS 2001);

    (FI) 1.3 confirming that the existing anti-fouling system, if controlled under annex 1 of the Convention, has been removed or that a sealer coat has been applied (AFS 2001);

    (FI) 1.4 verifying, where applicable, that the relevant containers of the sealer coat applied show same data as the supporting information (AFS 2001);

    (FI) 1.5 where supporting information from the anti-fouling system manufacturer is not available or does not provide sufficient information, sampling or testing or other checks conducted on site, of the anti-fouling system;

    (FI) 1.6 for ships of 24 m or more in length but less than 400 GT and engaged in international voyages, confirming that the owner or owner's authorized agent has completed a Declaration on Anti-fouling System (AFS 2001);

(FR) 2 Surveys when anti-fouling systems are changed or replaced (AFS 2001, annex 4, regulation 1(1)(b));

  • (FR) 2.1 confirming that a Declaration and supporting information from the anti-fouling system manufacturer, specifying that the anti-fouling system and, where applicable, the sealer coat intended to be applied to the ship are in compliance with the requirements of the Convention, is provided (AFS 2001);

    (FR) 2.2 verifying that the relevant containers of the anti-fouling system show same data as the supporting information (AFS 2001);

    (FR) 2.3 confirming that the existing anti-fouling system, if controlled under annex 1 of the Convention, has been removed or that a sealer coat has been applied (AFS 2001);

    (FR) 2.4 verifying, where applicable, that the relevant containers of the sealer coat applied show same data as the supporting information (AFS 2001);

    (FR) 2.5 for ships of 24 m or more in length but less than 400 GT, confirming that the owner or owner's authorized agent has completed a Declaration on Anti-fouling System (AFS 2001);

    (FR) 2.6 endorsement of the Record of Anti-fouling Systems.

Parent topic: Annex – 2022 Guidelines for Survey and Certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
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