1 The Marine Environment Protection Committee,
at its sixty-fourth session (1 to 5 October 2012), approved the Guidance
for minimizing the transfer of invasive aquatic species as biofouling
(hull fouling) for recreational craft (see MEPC 64/23, paragraph 11.8),
developed by the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases at its sixteenth
session (30 January to 3 February 2012), as set out in the annex.
2 Member Governments are invited to bring the
circular to the attention of all parties concerned.