2001 International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships

The HAFS Convention / AFS 2001

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International Maritime Organization

Article 14: Dispute Settlement

“Parties shall settle any dispute between them concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their choice.”

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization

Annex 1: Controls on Anti-Fouling Systems

Annex 2: Required Elements for an Initial Proposal

Annex 3: Required Elements of a Comprehensive Proposal

Annex 4: Surveys and Certification Requirements for Anti-Fouling Systems

Appendix 1 to Annex 4: Model Form of International Anti-Fouling System Certificate

Appendix 2 to Annex 4: Model Form of Declaration on Anti-Fouling System

International Maritime Organization

17/09/2008

Article 18: Entry into force

“(1) This Convention shall enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than twenty-five States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than twenty-five percent of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping, have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval, or have deposited the requisite instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with article 17.

(2) For States which have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in respect of this Convention after the requirements for entry into force thereof have been met, but prior to the date of entry in force, the ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall take effect on the date of entry into force of this Convention or three months after the date of deposit of instrument, whichever is the later date.

(3) Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which this Convention enters into force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit.

(4) After the date on which an amendment to this Convention is deemed to have been accepted under article 16, any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited shall apply to the Convention as amended.”

1978 Protocol Relating to the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (including Annexes, Final Act and 1973 International Convention)

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