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Strict New Zealand rules for managing biofouling will come into force in May 2018
16 April 2018Stricter biofouling rules for ship calling New Zealand beginning May 2018. Marine pests and diseases introduced to New Zealand on ship hulls are a potential threat to the marine environment and resources. From May 2018, all commercial and recreational ships arriving in New Zealand will need to have a clean hull.
California Biofouling and Ballast Water Management requirements 2018
29 December 2017California State Lands Commission - Information about the implementation of biofouling management requirements and a reminder about existing reporting requirements.
BIMCO submits biofouling survey results to the IMO
03 December 2019BIMCO has forwarded the results of a biofouling survey to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to contribute with insight into biofouling practices ahead of the IMO’s revision of the existing guidelines for ships’ biofouling.
Introduction to Biofouling
23 January 2018Biofouling is the accumulation of various aquatic organisms (microorganisms, plants, algae and animals) on submerged objects like ships’ hulls and can lead to the introduction of invasive aquatic species (IAS) into local marine environments.
Biofouling National initiatives
10 April 2018Brief overview of Port States with national regulations and requirements related to biofouling on ships hull and propeller.
BIMCO launches survey to highlight biofouling management
12 November 2018Biofouling is getting increasing attention and pressure for biofouling management is mounting. Therefore, BIMCO is launching a survey to gain insight into how shipowners are managing the topic.
