2009 Guidelines for the Placement of Artificial Reefs

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Full Title	2009 Guidelines for the Placement of Artificial Reefs
Short Title / Abbreviations	London Convention and Protocol Guidelines for the Placement of Artificial Reefs
CIL Subject Classification	International Law Documents Environment Oceans/Law of the Sea Marine Environment
Citations to Text	UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 187
Date of Adoption	31/10/2008
Place of Adoption	London, United Kingdom
Secretariat / Relevant Authority	United Nations Environment Programme/ International Maritime Organization
Annexes	Annex 1: Model application form Annex 2: Model permit Annex 3: Overview of materials and designs for artificial reefs Annex 4: Environmental studies and impact evaluation for artificial reefs Annex 5: Specific guidelines for assessment of vessels and platforms or other man-made structures at sea Annex 6: Revised specific guidelines for assessment of inert, inorganic geological material Annex 7: Monitoring Annex 8: Dismantling
Entry Into Force Status	Not Applicable
Status
ASEAN States
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Related Instruments
Related Instruments	1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1996 Protocol to the 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter
External Links	International Maritime Organization (IMO) accessed on 18/11/2023 United Nations Environment Programme accessed on 18/11/2023
Additional Information	The Guidelines were adopted at the Thirtieth Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter and Third Meeting of Contracting Parties to the 1996 Protocol to the 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter from 27-31 October 2008. The Guidelines are non-binding advice to ensure that the placement of artificial reefs is consistent with the aims of the London Convention and Protocol.