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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.207(62) – 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive Aquatic Species – (Adopted on 15 July 2011) - Annex – 2011 Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships' Biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive Aquatic Species - 12 Future work - Independent information needs

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  12.3 Summaries are needed of the different types of anti-fouling systems and other biofouling management measures currently available, how they work and their performance under different operating conditions and situations. This information could assist shipowners and operators when making decisions about the most appropriate coatings and coating systems for their ship type and activity.


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