Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Apr 2024

Exam Question

(a) Briefly discuss Anti fouling convention and state all Documents and records to be maintained on a ship to demonstrate Anti fouling convention compliance. (8)

(b) Discuss various alternatives to tin-based antifouling paints, with specific reference to

the following types: (8)

(i) Controlled Depletion Polymer (CDP) paint;

(ii) Self-Polishing Copolymer (SPC) paint;

(iii) Hybrid TBT free paint;

(iv) Fouling Release paint.

Reference Answer

### (a) Anti-fouling Convention and Required Documentation
#### Discussion of the Anti-fouling Convention (AFS 2001)
The **International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention)** was adopted by the IMO on 5th October 2001 and entered into force on 17th September 2008. Its primary objective is to protect the marine environment from the toxic effects of anti-fouling systems.
**Core Prohibitions and Controls:**

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