Anti Fouling Convention (AFS)

Question 1

What is the AFS Convention?

Answer 1

The International Convention on the control of harmful anti fouling systems on ships

Question 2

Which ships does the AFS convention apply to?

Answer 2

All ships 400t and over on International voyages
Ships over 24m in length but less than 400gt

Question 3

How is the AFS convention surveyed?

Answer 3

1. An initial survey
2. A survey at each change of anti fouling system (More than 25% change in anti fouling system)

Question 4

What certificates should be held for the AFS convention?

Answer 4

Ships over 400t - International Anti-Fouling System certificate

Ships over 24m and less than 400t - Declaration on Anti Fouling System