Compendium of Canada's engagement in international environmental agreements and instruments. International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS).: En4-381/1-16-2020E-PDF
"This Convention deals with the prevention of use of anti-fouling paints and systems on the hulls of vessels. Anti-fouling refers to the growth on the hull of vessels. Previously, tin was added in various forms to the compounds used on the hulls but it was found that these compounds were toxic to the marine ecosystems. Subsequently, these substances were banned, and the Convention is now in place to ensure that anti-fouling paints and systems that are used to prevent biofouling on the hulls of vessels are not toxic to the marine environment. The Convention requires vessels to carry a certificate and a log book to demonstrate that their anti-fouling system does not contain prohibited substances. All ships in Canadian waters and all Canadian ships everywhere are subject to strict anti-fouling regulations"--Plain language summary.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment and Climate Change Canada. |
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| Title | Compendium of Canada's engagement in international environmental agreements and instruments. International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS). |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Earlier edition | Compendium of Canada's engagement in international environmental agreements and instruments. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | Issued also in French under title: Recueil des engagements du Canada aux accords et instruments internationaux sur l'environnement. Convention internationale sur le contrôle des systèmes antisalissures nuisibles sur les navires. "Compendium edition: January 2020." Issued also in HTML format. |
| Publishing information | [Gatineau, Quebec] : Environment and Climate Change Canada = Environnement et changement climatique Canada, 2020. ©2020 |
| Description | 1 online resource (2 pages) |
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| Subject terms | Marine pollution -- Law and legislation. Paint, Antifouling -- Environmental aspects. Canada -- Foreign relations -- Treaties. |
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