Anti fouling certificate Flashcards
Who should have an antifouling certificate
Ships of 400 GT or above
Ships of less than 400 GT but of 24 metres or more in length must carry a Declaration and appropriate documentation such a paint receipt or contractor’s invoice.
What doe the antifouling certificate indicate?
That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 1 of Annex 4 to the International Convention of the control of anti-fouling systems on ships.
The survey shows that the anti-fouling system on the ship complies with the applicable requirements of Annex 1 to the Convention.
The certificate will contain a statement that an anti-fouling system controlled under Annex 1 has not been applied during or after construction of this ship, or if the ship had a controlled anti fouling system prior to the introduction of the convention the certificate will state:
When an anti-fouling system controlled under Annex 1 has been removed,or
When an anti-fouling system controlled under Annex 1 has covered with a sealer coat, or
When anti-fouling system controlled under Annex 1 must be removed or covered with a sealer coat prior to date
What else is specified on the antifouling certificate?
Particulars of ship
Name of ship Distinctive number or letters Port of registry Gross tonnage IMO number
What are the survey requirements?
An Initial Survey followed by subsequent survey when the anti-fouling system is changed or replaced. There is no regular survey requirement.
What document should accompany the International Anti-fouling certificate?
A record of anti fouling systems
Details include:
Details of anti-fouling system(s) applied
Type(s) of anti-fouling system(s) used
Date(s) of application of anti-fouling system(s)
Name(s) of company(ies) and facility(ies)/location(s) where applied
Name(s) of anti-fouling system manufacturer(s)
Name(s) and colour(s) of anti-fouling system(s)
Active ingredient(s) and their Chemical Abstract Services Registry Number(s) (CAS number(s))
Type(s) of sealer coat, if applicable
Name(s) and colour(s) of sealer coat applied, if applicable
Date of application of sealer coat
What is Deceleration on anti-fouling system
This is required to be carried by Ships of less than 400 GT but of 24 metres or more in length. Such a vessel must also carry appropriate documentation such a paint receipt or contractor’s invoice.
Contents of a deceleration Name of ship Distinctive number or letters Port of registry Length Gross tonnage IMO number (if applicable) A statement that: I declare that the anti-fouling system used on this ship complies with Annex 1 of the Convention.
How would you know if your ship has had the correct anti-fouling paint applied when you join?
Check the validity of the IAFS Certificate
Check the ‘Record of Anti-Fouling Systems’
If paint has been applied in dry dock it will be registered in the ships log book
The paint used may be verified by the endorsement date on the Class (Hull) Certificate
MEPC.208(62) - 2011 Guidelines for Inspection of Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships
