2 Evaluation process
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Marine Environment Protection Committee - MEPC.1/Circular.811 – Guidance for Evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species – (13 June 2013) - Annex – Guidance for Evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species - 2 Evaluation process

2 Evaluation process

  2.1 A process for evaluating the information collected could include annual reviews of the implementation of the Guidelines by the Sub-Committee with a more comprehensive review undertaken after the Guidelines have been in place for five years. The first review of available information could occur in a meeting of the Sub-Committee in early 2014 with a more comprehensive review at a meeting of the Sub-Committee in early 2017. It may also be useful to take stock of available information at year three (2015) to determine whether sufficient information is likely to be available to undertake a more comprehensive review after five years. If it is determined that further information is likely to be required, the Sub-Committee could actively encourage collection of the necessary information. The proposed process is further detailed in the appendix.

 The focus of the review is likely to change over time. Initially the information available is likely to be on the level of dissemination and awareness of the Guidelines: whether there are any impediments (including omissions and errors) to the implementation of the Guidelines that need to be addressed and evidence of early implementation, e.g. use of biofouling management plans and record books or in-water inspection. In subsequent reviews, the focus could shift more towards evaluating the extent and level of implementation and evidence of change in the extent of biofouling on ships. New research and/or technology developments related to the Guidelines would be relevant for all reviews. If, as a result of the review, modifications to the Guidelines are considered necessary, the Sub-Committee could recommend these to the MEPC.

  2.2 The comprehensive review of all available information at year five could help determine whether the Guidelines are having sufficient impact on biofouling management using the performance measures outlined in this guidance. If the Guidelines are determined to have sufficient impact, they could continue to be implemented in their current form with the Sub-Committee determining the nature and regularity of ongoing reviews. If the Guidelines, or elements of the Guidelines, are determined to have insufficient impact the Sub-Committee could provide advice to MEPC on whether other actions may need to be taken to enhance the effectiveness of the Guidelines in preventing the transfer of invasive aquatic species.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidance for Evaluating the 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species
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