IMO: Harmful ships' paint systems to be outlawed as international convention meets entry-into-force criteria

An international convention banning the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships' hulls will enter into force on 17 September 2008, following accession to the treaty by Panama on Monday 17 September 2007.

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Keywords: ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS, AFS CONVENTION)

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Related Topics: International Maritime Organization

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