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Ratification and enforcement of the International Convention on the control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention)
Applicable to:
All concerned stakeholders
Effective Date:
1st April, 2015
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Replacement of SOC with Convention Certificates — AFS Convention
Existing Statement of Compliance (SOC) for the AFS Convention must be replaced with Convention Certificates by 24th July, 2016, at the first of the following occurring after 24th July, 2015:
- a. Statutory periodical survey
- b. Endorsement of records towards AFS Survey
- c. Change of flag survey
- d. Re-issue of certification due to changes
- e. Owner's request
- f. Initial surveys of newly constructed vessels
Annexure-1 Format of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate
Important Note
Indian ships not engaged in international voyages will be issued an Indian Anti-Fouling System Certificate as per the Merchant Shipping Rules, to be notified in due course.
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