Consultation outcome

Consultation on draft merchant shipping (anti-fouling systems) regulations 2024

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Original consultation

Summary

This consultation seeks your views on the draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 and associated guidance.

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Consultation description

The draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 will revoke and replace the current regulations (The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009) and update the law to include amendments made at the International Maritime Organization to prohibit the use of cybutryne in anti-fouling systems. The regulations seek to prevent harm caused by substances in anti-fouling systems that leach into the aquatic environment and cause harm to marine life.

A full list of consultation questions is contained in Section 5 of the consultation document.

Documents

ANNEX C - DMA

Section 5 - Response Form

Section 6 - Consultation Feedback Form

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Published 13 November 2023
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