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[pic]Appendix 1: Biofouling Management Plan

APPENDIX 1

BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT PLAN

SHIP NAME:

IMO NUMBER:

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APPENDIX Table of Contents

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Biofouling Management Plan

Contents

CHAPTER 1 BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT PLAN 1

Section 1 Ship Particulars 2

Section 2 Preamble 3

Section 3 Introduction 4

Section 4 Crew Review and Revision History 6

Section 5 Definitions 8

Section 6 Purpose of the Biofouling Management Plan 9

Section 7 Description of the Anti-Fouling System 10

Section 8 Description of the Ship’s Operating Profile 11

Section 9 Description of Areas on the Ship Susceptible to

Biofouling 12

Section 10 Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-Fouling

System 14

Section 11 Safety Procedures for the Ship and Crew 16

Section 12 Disposal of Biological Waste 17

Section 13 Recording Requirements 18

Section 14 Crew Training and Familiarization 19

CHAPTER 2 Biofouling Record Book 20

CHAPTER 3 International Anti-Fouling System Certificate 24

CHAPTER 4 Plans, Operating and Maintenance Procedures, Schematics 25

[pic] Chapter 1: Biofouling Management Plan

CHAPTER 1 Biofouling Management Plan

Contents

SECTION 1 SHIP PARTICULARS 2

SECTION 2 Preamble 3

SECTION 3 Introduction 4

Concept of the Plan 4

Objective of the Biofouling Management Plan and Biofouling

Record Book 5

SECTION 4 Crew Review and Revision History 6

TABLE 1 Crew Review 6

TABLE 2 Revision History 7

SECTION 5 Definitions 8

SECTION 6 Purpose of the Biofouling Management Plan 9

SECTION 7 Description of the Anti-Fouling System 10

SECTION 8 Description of the Ship’s Operating Profile 11

TABLE 3 Ship’s Operating Profile 11

SECTION 9 Description of Areas on the Ship Susceptible to Biofouling 12

TABLE 4 Biofouling Management Action Plan 12

SECTION 10 Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-Fouling System 14

SECTION 11 Safety Procedures for the Ship and Crew 16

TABLE 5 Safety 16

SECTION 12 Disposal of Biological Waste 17

SECTION 13 Recording Requirements 18

SECTION 14 Crew Training and Familiarization 19

Section 1: Ship Particulars

SECTION 1 Ship Particulars

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|1 |Ship’s Name: XXXXX |

|2 |ABSID: XXXXX |

|3 |Flag: XXXXX |

|4 |Port of Registry: XXXXX |

|5 |Gross Tonnage: XXXXX |

|6 |Registration Number: IMO number and/or other registration numbers, if applicable |

|7 |Regulation Length: XXXXX |

|8 |Length Overall: XXXXX |

|9 |Length Between Perpendiculars: XXXXX |

|10 |Beam: XXXXX |

|11 |Design Draft: XXXXX |

|12 |Draft Forward: XXXXX |

|13 |Draft Aft: XXXXX |

|14 |Ship Type: XXXXX |

|15 |International Call Sign and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI): XXXXX |

Section 2: Preamble

SECTION 2 Preamble

This Biofouling Management Plan and Biofouling Record Book have been developed to provide guidance to the Master and the crew of the M/V_XXXXX_. This plan has been prepared to be practical and easy to implement to assist in understanding the vessel’s anti-fouling systems and operational practices used to minimize the risk of the transfer of invasive aquatic species via biofouling of the vessel’s hull and appendages.

The following items have been included in this Biofouling Management Plan:

CHAPTER 1: Biofouling Management Plan

SECTION 1: Ship Particulars

SECTION 2: Preamble

SECTION 3: Introduction

SECTION 4: Crew Review and Revision History

SECTION 5: Definitions

SECTION 6: Purpose of the Biofouling Management Plan

SECTION 7: Description of the Anti-fouling System

SECTION 8: Description of the Ship’s Operating Profile

SECTION 9: Description of Areas on the Ship Susceptible to Biofouling

SECTION 10: Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-fouling System

SECTION 11: Safety Procedures for the Ship and Crew

SECTION 12: Disposal of Biological Waste

SECTION 13: Recording Requirements

SECTION 14: Crew Training and Familiarization

CHAPTER 2: Biofouling Record Book

CHAPTER 3: International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (Sample only)

CHAPTER 4: Plans, Operating and Maintenance Procedures, Schematics

Section 3: Introduction

SECTION 3 Introduction

While the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention) is aimed at preventing, minimizing and ultimately eliminating the risk to the environment, human health and property arising from the transfer of organisms and pathogens via a ship’s ballast water, studies have shown that biofouling can also be a significant means for the transfer of invasive aquatic species. The establishment of invasive aquatic species, resulting from ship biofouling, may pose threats to human, animal, and plant life, economic and cultural activities, and the aquatic environment in waters visited by a ship during its voyages. Noting that several factors including biological, environmental and propagule pressure, all contribute to the risk associated with a species becoming invasive, marine scientists and other stakeholders have determined that reducing the propagule pressure is not only the most effective means to lower the risk, but it is the only means that can be utilized by the maritime industry.

While the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention) addresses anti-fouling systems and biocides that these coatings may contain, it does not consider the potential for spreading or transferring invasive aquatic species.

All ships have some degree of biofouling, and this is applicable to even those ships which have had a recent change or have had a new application of an anti-fouling coating system. Studies have shown that the biofouling process begins within the first few hours of a ship’s immersion in water. The biofouling that may be found on a ship is influenced by a range of factors, including, but not limited to:

1) Design and construction, particularly the number, location and design of recesses and appendages to the hull, resulting in niche areas

2) Specific operating profiles, including factors such as operating speed, duration of time underway when compared to the time alongside, moored or at anchor, and where the ship is located when not in operation (e.g., open anchorage or an estuarine port)

3) Places visited and trading routes

4) Maintenance history, including, the type, age, and condition of any antifouling coating system, installation and operation of anti-fouling systems, drydocking/slipping, and hull cleaning practices

Implementing practices to control and manage biofouling can greatly assist in reducing the risk of the transfer of invasive aquatic species. Such management practices have been implemented on this ship and have served to improve this ship’s performance, enhance energy efficiency and reduce air emissions.

Concept of the Plan

The Biofouling Management Plan on this ship is a guide to the Master and crew assisting in the safe operation of the anti-fouling systems installed onboard. Effective planning is required so that the necessary actions are performed in a structured, logical and safe manner.

In order for the Biofouling Management Plan to accomplish its purpose, this plan has been designed to be:

1) Practical

2) Easily understood and used by the ship’s personnel and by shore-based staff involved in the operation of the ship

3) Evaluated, reviewed and updated as necessary

4) Consistent with the anti-fouling systems fitted on the ship

This plan is a simple document, and the inclusion of extensive background information has been limited and is in the working language of the ship. An English translation is always maintained onboard this ship.

Objective of the Biofouling Management Plan and Biofouling Record Book

The objective of this Biofouling Management Plan is to provide practical guidance to the Master and the crew of the ship, as well as other interested parties, on measures that can be used to minimize the risk of transferring invasive aquatic species present in the ship’s biofouling between geographical locations. All biofouling management procedures employed are considered to be environmentally safe, practical, designed to minimize cost and delays to the ship, and based on the guidance contained in Resolution MEPC.207(62), “Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ship’s Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species”.

To minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species, the ship has implemented biofouling management practices, including the use of anti-fouling systems, routine hull and propeller cleaning, and other operational management practices to impair the development of biofouling. The intent of these practices is to keep the ship’s submerged surface and internal seawater cooling systems as free of biofouling as practical.

The Biofouling Management Plan is supplemented by the Biofouling Record Book which is also specific to this ship. The Biofouling Record Book details all the inspections and biofouling management measures undertaken by this ship. The Record Book provides the information necessary to assist the shipowner, Master and crew to evaluate the efficacy of the specific anti-fouling system and the associated operational practices on the ship and, more generally, the overall effectiveness of the biofouling management plan. The information recorded in the “Biofouling Record Book” in Chapter 2 has been recorded as soon as possible to avoid possible omissions or uncertainties.

Section 4: Crew Review and Revision History

SECTION 4 Crew Review and Revision History

TABLE 1

Crew Review

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|Name |Position/Rank |Date of Review |Signature |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

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|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |Xxxxx |

TABLE 2

Revision History

|Current Version |Created by |Date of Revision |Revision Description |

| |(Position/Rank) | | |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |xxxxx |

Section 5: Definitions

SECTION 5 Definitions

AFS Convention: The International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001.

Anti-fouling Coating System: The combination of all component coatings, surface treatments (including primer, sealer, binder, anti-corrosive and anti-fouling coatings) or other surface treatments, used on a ship to control or prevent attachment of unwanted aquatic organisms.

Anti-fouling System: A coating, paint surface treatment, surface or device that is used on a ship to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms.

Biofouling: The accumulation of aquatic organisms such as microorganisms, plants, and animals on surfaces and structures immersed in or exposed to the aquatic environment. Biofouling can include microfouling and macrofouling.

In-water Cleaning: The physical removal of biofouling from a ship while in the water.

Invasive Aquatic Species: A species which may pose threats to human, animal, and plant life, economic and cultural activities, and the aquatic environment.

Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS): An anti-fouling system used for the prevention of biofouling accumulation in internal seawater cooling systems and sea chests including, as applicable, the use of anodes, injection systems and electrolysis.

Macrofouling: Large, distinct multicellular organisms visible to the human eye, such as barnacles, tubeworms, or fronds of algae.

Microfouling: Microscopic organisms including bacteria and diatoms and the slimy substances that they may produce. Biofouling comprised of only microfouling is commonly referred to as a slime layer.

Niche Areas: Areas on a ship that may be more susceptible to biofouling due to different hydrodynamic forces, susceptibility to coating systems wear or damage, or being inadequately, or not painted (e.g., sea chests, bow thrusters, propeller shafts, inlet gratings, drydock support strips, etc.).

Ship: A vessel of any type whatsoever operating in the aquatic environment, including hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles, floating craft, fixed or floating platforms, floating storage units (FSUs), and floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs).

Section 6: Purpose of the Biofouling Management Plan

SECTION 6 Purpose of the Biofouling Management Plan

The purpose of this Biofouling Management Plan is to outline the measures for the control and management of biofouling experienced by the ship in accordance with the MEPC.207(62) “Guidelines for the Control and Management of Ships Biofouling to Minimize the Transfer of Invasive Aquatic Species”.

As it has been determined by marine scientists and other competent authorities that biofouling of ships provides a pathway for the transfer of invasive aquatic species, these authorities have agreed to and promulgated internationally accepted guidelines aimed at reducing the potential risk caused by biofouling. The Biofouling Management Plan provides guidance to the Master and crew to reduce this risk by identifying the procedures and measures to be taken throughout the ship’s life. The implementation of this plan enables the crew to prepare the necessary actions required in order to comply with the guidance given.

Each operation concerning those measures used to reduce biofouling is to be fully recorded without delay in the Biofouling Record Book. These records are considered an important element contributing to the successful reduction in the spread of invasive aquatic species and provide documentation that the ship has taken appropriate measures, as described in the plan, to reduce the risk of transfer of aquatic invasive species.

Authorized port State officers may inspect the Biofouling Management Plan and the Biofouling Record Book onboard the ship as a means to confirm the level of management undertaken by the ship’s Master and crew.

Section 7: Description of the Anti-Fouling System

SECTION 7 Description of the Anti-Fouling System

[The following items are to be ship specific]

The anti-fouling systems and operational practices onboard this ship are the primary means of biofouling prevention and control for the ship’s submerged surfaces, including the hull and niche areas. The anti-fouling systems onboard this ship are in general coating systems applied to exposed surfaces, biofouling resistant materials used for piping and other unpainted components, marine growth prevention systems (MGPSs) for sea chests and internal seawater cooling systems, and miscellaneous other innovative measures to control biofouling.

Chapter 4 of this Biofouling Management Plan describes in detail the various anti-fouling systems in place for the different parts of this ship, which include but are not limited to, the following:

• Type(s) and details of anti-fouling coating system applied

• Type(s) and details of the Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) installed

• Details of where anti-fouling systems are and are not applied or installed

• Name of the manufacturer and product names of all coatings or products used in the anti-fouling coatings systems

• Anti-fouling systems specifications (including dry film thickness for coatings, dosings and frequency for MGPSs, etc.) together with the expected effective life, operating conditions required for coatings to be effective, cleaning requirements and any other specifications relevant for paint performance

The documentation attached includes drawings, tables or texts as applicable intended to be easily understood by the ship’s Master and crew.

Previous reports on the performance of the ship’s anti-fouling systems are also attached, as applicable, together with the Ship’s International Anti-fouling System Certificate in Chapter 3 and other statements of compliance or other documentation referenced, as appropriate.

Chapter 4 is current and has been updated to annotate any changes to the anti-fouling systems, including modifications to the MGPS, as appropriate.

Section 8: Description of the Ship’s Operating Profile

SECTION 8 Description of the Ship’s Operating Profile

TABLE 3

Ship’s Operating Profile

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|Typical operating speeds |XXXXXX |

|Static periods berthed, anchored or moored/year (days) |XXXXXX |

|Periods underway/year |XXXXXX |

|Percentage of periods underway/static periods |XXXXXX |

|Typical areas of operation or trading routes |XXXXXX |

|Planned Duration between drydocking/slippings |XXXXXX |

The Ship’s operating profile detailed in the above tabulation Table 3 was instrumental in the determination of the selection of the most appropriate anti-fouling systems to be installed on the ship complemented with the best practices for the operating and maintenance procedures to be followed.

Section 9: Description of Areas on the Ship Susceptible to Biofouling

SECTION 9 Description of Areas on the Ship Susceptible to Biofouling

TABLE 4

Biofouling Management Action Plan

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|Areas of the ship which are |Management actions required for each area (e.g.,|Management actions to be undertaken if ship |

|particularly susceptible to |inspections, cleaning, repairs and maintenance) |operates outside its usual operating profile |

|biofouling | | |

|External hull surfaces |Example of actions |Example of actions |

|Vertical sides |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|Flats | | |

|Boottop | | |

|Bow dome | | |

|Transom | | |

|Hull appendage and fittings: |Example of actions |Example of actions |

|Bilge keels |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|A-brackets | | |

|CP anodes | | |

|Steering and propulsion: |Example of actions |Example of actions |

|Propeller |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|Propeller shaft | | |

|Stern tube seal | | |

|Anchor Chain | | |

|Chain locker | | |

|Rope guard | | |

|Rudder | | |

TABLE 4 (continued)

Biofouling Management Action Plan

|Areas of the ship which are |Management actions required for each area (e.g.,|Management actions to be undertaken if ship |

|particularly susceptible to |inspections, cleaning, repairs and maintenance) |operates outside its usual operating profile |

|biofouling | | |

|Seawater intakes and internal |Example of actions |Example of actions |

|seawater cooling systems: | | |

|Engine cooling system |xxxxx |xxxxx |

|Sea chests (identify number and | | |

|position) | | |

|Sea chest grate | | |

|Internal pipework and heat exchanger | | |

|Fire-fighting system | | |

|Ballast uptake system | | |

|Auxiliary services system | | |

Please refer to the detailed Schematics included in Chapter 4 for the areas of the ship most susceptible to biofouling.

Section 10: Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-Fouling System

SECTION 10 Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-Fouling System

[The following items are to be ship specific]

The Operational and Maintenance procedures adhered to on this ship are as given in the details included in Chapter 4. These details have been listed in the following three parts:

1) Timing and operation of maintenance activities

2) In-water cleaning and maintenance procedures

3) Operation of onboard treatment process

During the installation, renewal, or repairs to the anti-fouling system, this ship in general follows the following maintenance procedures:

1) During the activities of installing, re-installing or repairing the anti-fouling system, special attention is paid to surface preparation so that any biofouling residues, flaking paint, or other surface contamination are removed to the greatest extent possible, particularly in niche areas, to facilitate good adhesion and durability of the newly applied anti-fouling system.

2) Sea Chests:

a) Suitable anti-fouling coatings systems are used for the inlet gratings and the internal surfaces of the sea chests to promote optimum flow conditions of seawater over the grate and through the sea chest;

b) Specific attention is paid to the corners and edges of sea chests, blowout pipes, holding brackets, and the bars of grates. Based on their condition, detailed surface preparation may be required for selected gratings at each drydocking to promote coating durability; and

c) A continuous process of inspections is used to verify the proper functioning of the MGPS. The procedure followed carefully evaluates the consequential effects of the MGPSs, including the potential effects on the ship and/or the environment and the existence of regulations affecting the use of MGPSs.

For other niche areas that may be particularly susceptible to biofouling growth, the following management measures to be followed are outlined below:

a) Drydocking support strips – The position of drydocking blocks and supports are varied at each drydocking, so that areas under the blocks are painted with anti-fouling, at least at alternate drydockings. These areas receive a major refurbishment-type of surface preparation and are coated at each drydocking when they are accessible. Where it is not possible to alternate the position of drydocking support strips (e.g., in critical weight-bearing areas such as under the engine-room), these areas are specially considered and managed by other means (e.g., the application of specialized coatings or procedures).

b) Edges and weld joints – Exposed edges on the hull, such as around bilge keels and scoops, and weld joints, are faired and coated to provide adequate coating thickness to optimize system effectiveness.

c) Rudder hinges – All recesses within the hinges of the rudder are carefully and effectively cleaned and re-coated at maintenance drydockings. Rudders are moved through their full range of motion during the coating process so that all surfaces are coated to the specification of the anti-fouling system. Rudders, rudder fittings and the hull areas around them are adequately coated to withstand the increased wear rates experienced in these areas.

d) Propeller and shaft – Fouling release coatings are applied to propellers and immersed propeller shafts, where possible and appropriate, to maintain efficiency and enable self-cleaning, so that the need for regular in-water cleaning and polishing is minimized.

e) Stern tube seal assemblies and the internal surfaces of rope guards – Anti-fouling paint is carefully applied to the exposed sections of the stern tube seal assemblies and the internal surfaces of rope guards. The application is made appropriate to the degree of water movement over and around these surfaces.

f) Cathodic protection (CP) anodes – To minimize biofouling in niche areas anodes are flush-fitted to the hull, and either a rubber backing pad is inserted between the anode and the hull, or alternatively the gap is caulked or otherwise sealed to provide watertightness. If not flush-fitted, the hull surface under the anode and the anode strap is coated with an anti-fouling coating system suitable for low water flow to prevent biofouling accumulation. In areas where anodes are attached by bolts recessed into the anode surface, the recess is caulked to remove a potential niche.

g) Pitot tubes – Where retractable pitot tubes are fitted, the housing is internally coated with an anti-fouling coating system suitable for static conditions.

h) Sea inlet pipes and overboard discharges – Anti-fouling coating systems are applied inside the pipe openings and accessible internal areas. The anti-corrosive or primer coating selected should be appropriate to the specific pipe material if this material is different to the hull. Care should be taken in surface preparation and coating application to provide good adhesion and coating thickness.

Throughout the design process, careful consideration was given to the selection of the anti-fouling systems provided on the ship. The Owners and designers evaluated various systems, noting the intended operating profile, the planned periods between drydockings, ship speed, legal requirements associated with the sale and use of the anti-fouling systems, as well as the longevity of the coating with the expected wear, abrasion and water flow rates in way of the bow and rudder.

Having completed their evaluation, the Owners selected the anti-fouling systems detailed in Chapter 4.

As part of the ship’s normal routine maintenance, an inspection of the ship’s bottom occurs at intervals specified in Chapter 4, as has been deemed necessary by the ship’s management. Should a breakdown in the coating be observed, the ship’s crew, together with representatives of the Owner’s technical staff will evaluate the breakdown and make repair recommendations accordingly. The schedule for the repair is related to the size and nature of the repair and the vessel’s schedule (availability).

Should it be determined that a cleaning of the submerged portion of the ship’s hull is required, the crew contacts the head office to determine the appropriate location and the equipment necessary to conduct the cleaning.

Any cleaning or removal of biofouling is to be conducted in accordance with coastal state laws and regulations and this Biofouling Management Plan.

In addition to the above referenced anti-fouling coating system(s), the Operation and Maintenance procedures of the ship’s installed Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) is also specified in Chapter 4.

Section 11: Safety Procedures for the Ship and Crew

SECTION 11 Safety Procedures for the Ship and Crew

The Master and crew of this ship adhere to the detailed and applicable safety procedures specified in the management’s International Safety Management (ISM) manual.

1. Provisions have been made for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment;

2. Safeguards against identified risks have been established; and

3. Safety-management skills of personnel ashore and aboard, including preparing for emergencies related both to safety and environmental protection are subject to continuous improvement.

In addition, the safety measures mandated as per the manufacturer’s recommendations for the various ant-fouling systems installed are part of the ship’s routine and best safety practices followed during operation, inspection and maintenance.

The following tabulation is non-exhaustive and specifies a list of possible areas with associated risks and the precautions to be taken by the ship’s crew.

TABLE 5

Safety

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|ITEM |ASSOCIATED WITH |ASSOCIATED HAZARD |MITIGATION MEASURES |

|In-water cleaning |Cleaning crew; Cleaning equipment |Propeller turning during maintenance|Lock-out &Tag-out – Prohibiting |

| | |on the main engine or steering |propeller and rudder movement, |

| | |movement causing likelihood of |logged in the ships log |

| | |injury to cleaning workers and | |

| | |probable damage to cleaning | |

| | |equipment | |

|In-water cleaning |Cleaning crew |Near misses, injury to non-certified|The use of qualified underwater |

| | |cleaning crew |cleaning companies with experienced |

| | | |and certified workers |

|In-water cleaning |Cleaning crew; Cleaning equipment |Main Sea Suctions & Discharges in |Lock-out &Tag-out – Prohibiting |

| | |Operation causing ingestion of |Opening or closing of relevant |

| | |biofouling matter in to the sea |valves without the permission of a |

| | |water piping or full flow discharges|ship’s responsible officer and the |

| | |of the main sea water system on |Biofouling Management Officer logged|

| | |cleaning crew attending to main sea |in the ships log |

| | |chests, boiler blow down shipside | |

| | |outlet | |

|Marine Growth Prevention System |Sea water piping |Accelerated corrosion of the sea |Proper monitoring of the Monitoring |

|(Injection of sodium hypochlorite | |water piping by over dosing with |and Control system with appropriate|

|(NaOCl) | |NaOCL |adjustment of voltage to the cell |

|Marine Growth Prevention System |Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) dosing |Ineffective corrosion protection of |Proper Planned Maintenance |

|(Injection of sodium hypochlorite |piping |sea water piping components causing |procedures in place with special |

|(NaOCl) | |accelerated bio-fouling |emphasis of inspection of the dosing|

| | | |of piping systems at regular |

| | | |intervals |

|XXXXX |XXXXX |XXXXX |XXXXX |

|XXXXX |XXXXX |XXXXX |XXXXX |

Section 12: Disposal of Biological Waste

SECTION 12 Disposal of Biological Waste

[The following items may be ship specific]

The disposal of biological waste generated by the cleaning process when the cleaning is conducted by or under the direct supervision of the shipowner, Master or crew is consistent with applicable national and local laws and regulations, so that viable (able to take root and grow/likely to survive) biofouling or chemical and physical pollutants are not released into the local aquatic environment where they may cause harm.

The Master and the crew are to make every effort to minimize the release of organisms into the local environment and that adequate measures are adopted when cleaning immersed areas coated with biocidal anti-fouling coatings, so as to prevent the premature depletion of the anti-fouling coating system and the creation of a pulse of biocides that can harm the local environment.

In general the Master and crew adhere to the following measures:

1. In-water cleaning is to be conducted in accordance with applicable national and local laws and regulations.

2. In-water cleaning shall not be conducted in marine sensitive areas (such as marine sanctuaries, marine preserves, marine parks, or coral reefs, areas where tidal flushing is known to be poor).

3. Removal of microfouling is to be performed by soft methods aimed at preventing damage to the anti-fouling coating system.

4. Routine cleaning of the microfouling reduces the likelihood of spreading invasive aquatic species by preventing macrofouling accumulation.

5. Where significant macrofouling growth is detected, it is removed or treated (if this can be done without damaging the anti-fouling coating system). Such removal or treatment is conducted in such a manner as to minimize the release of both anti-fouling coatings or paint debris, and viable adult, juvenile, or reproductive stages of macrofouling organisms. Any material collected is disposed of in a manner which does not pose a risk to the aquatic environment.

6. Caution is exercised when cleaning heavily fouled anti-fouling coating systems which may result in a premature depletion of the anti-fouling coating system and may create a pulse of biocide that can harm the local environment. Depleted anti-fouling coating systems on hulls will rapidly re-foul. In-water cleaning or scrubbing of hulls for the purposes of delaying drydockings beyond the specified service life of the coating is in general avoided.

7. During drydocking periods, the Master obtains confirmation from the facility that measures consistent with applicable national and local laws and regulation aimed at preventing biofouling organisms or chemical and physical pollutants from being released into the local aquatic environment, have been implemented.

8. Retractable equipment, such as transduces and similar equipment, have been lowered and extended to permit access for the removal of biofouling from the equipment and its housing.

Section 13: Recording Requirements

SECTION 13 Recording Requirements

[The following items are to be ship specific]

The ability to assess the effectiveness of the anti-fouling systems is necessary to determine complyiance with the company’s environmental policies and practices. Accordingly, the information recorded within the Biofouling Record Book is to be accurate and timely so as to minimize the possibility of omission or errors.

The information recorded in the Biofouling Record Book includes the following:

1. Details of the anti-fouling systems including where and when the anti-fouling system has been installed, and of operational practices (e.g., in-water cleaning, rinsing of anchors and anchor chains to remove organisms when the anchor is retrieved),

2. Dates and location of drydockings

3. Measures taken to remove biofouling or to renew or repair the anti-fouling system

4. The date and location of in-water inspections, the results of inspections, and any corrective action taken to deal with observed biofouling

5. The dates and details of inspection and maintenance of internal sea water cooling systems, the results of these inspections, and any corrective actions taken to deal with the observed biofouling and any reported blockages

6. Details of when the ship has been operating outside its normal operating profile including any details of when the ship was laid-up or inactive for extended periods of time.

An example of a Biofouling Record Book and the information to be recorded is as in Chapter 2.

Section 14: Crew Training and Familiarization

SECTION 14 Crew Training and Familiarization

[The following items may be supplemented by additional ship specific items]

The Master onboard this vessel has designated the ---XXXXXX--- as the ship’s “Biofouling Management Officer”.

The “Biofouling Management Officer” together with the Master is responsible for providing instructions for the training of:

1. The ship’s master and crew

2. In-water cleaning or maintenance facility operators

3. Those surveying or inspecting the ship as appropriate

These instructions are those relevant to the application of biofouling management and treatment procedures, based upon the information contained in this Biofouling Management Plan.

Training and familiarization are provided regularly on the following:

a) Maintenance of appropriate records and logs

b) Impacts of invasive aquatic species from ship’s biofouling

c) Benefits to the ship of managing biofouling and the threats posed by not applying management procedures

d) Biofouling management measures and associated safety procedures

e) Relevant health and safety issues

f) National and local regulations for reporting the biofouling measures in place

[pic] Chapter 2: Biofouling Record Book

CHAPTER 2 Biofouling Record Book

ContentS

1 ENTRIES IN THE BIOFOULING RECORD BOOK 22

1.1 After each drydocking 22

1.2 When the hull area, fittings, niches and voids below the

waterline have been inspected by divers 22

1.3 When the hull area, fittings, niches and voids below the

waterline have been cleaned by divers 22

1.4 When the internal seawater cooling systems have been

inspected and cleaned or treated 22

1.5 For vessels equipped with MGPS 23

1.6 Periods of time when the ship was laid up/inactive for an

extended period 23

1.7 Periods of time when the vessel operated outside its normal operating profile 23

1.8 Details of official inspection or review of the vessel’s biofouling

risk (for ships arriving internationally, if applicable) 23

Record Book – Management Actions 24

1 Entries in the Biofouling Record Book

The following information should be recorded in the Biofouling Record Book.

1.1 After each drydocking

i) Date and location that the vessel was drydocked

ii) Date that the vessel was re-floated

iii) Any hull cleaning that was performed while drydocked, including identifying the area cleaned, method used for cleaning, and the location of the drydock support blocks

iv) Details of any anti-fouling coating system, including patch repairs, that was applied while drydocked. The details of the anti-fouling coating are to include, the area and location it was applied to, the coating thickness achieved, and the surface preparation work undertaken (e.g., complete removal of underlying anti-fouling coating system or application of new anti-fouling coating system over the top of existing anti-fouling coating systems).

1.2 When the hull area, fittings, niches, and voids below the waterline have been inspected by divers

i) Date and location of the vessel when the dive survey was undertaken and the reason for the survey

ii) Area or side of the vessel surveyed

iii) General observations with regard to biofouling (i.e., Extent of biofouling and predominant biofouling types (e.g., mussels, barnacles, tubeworms, algae and slime))

iv) Action taken, if any, to remove or otherwise treat biofouling

v) Any supporting evidence of the actions taken (diver’s report, photographs or receipts)

vi) Name, position, and signature of the vessel’s crew member who was in charge of overseeing that activity

1.3 When the hull area, fittings, niches and voids below the waterline have been cleaned by divers

i) Date and location of the vessel when cleaning/treatment occurred

ii) Hull areas, fitting, niches and voids cleaned/treated

iii) Methods of cleaning or treatment used

iv) General observations with regard to biofouling (i.e., extent of biofouling and predominant biofouling types (e.g., mussels, barnacles, tubeworms, algae and slime))

v) Any supporting evidence of actions taken (diver’s report, photographs, or receipts)

vi) Records of permits required to undertake in-water cleaning, if applicable

vii) Name, position, and signature of the vessel’s crew member who was in charge of overseeing that activity

1.4 When the internal seawater cooling systems have been inspected and cleaned or treated

i) Date and location of the vessel when inspection and/or cleaning occurred

ii) General observations with regard to biofouling of internal seawater cooling systems (i.e., extent of biofouling and predominant biofouling types (e.g., mussels, barnacles, tubeworms, algae and slime))

iii) Any cleaning or treatment undertaken

iv) Methods of cleaning or treatment used

v) Any supporting evidence of the actions taken (e.g., Report from class or contractor, photographs, and receipts)

vi) Name, position, and signature of the vessel’s crew member who was in charge of that activity

1.5 For vessels equipped with MGPS

i) Records of operation and maintenance (i.e., regularly monitoring the electrical and mechanical functions of the systems)

ii) Any instances that MGPS was not operating in accordance with the biofouling management plan

1.6 Periods of time when the ship was laid up/inactive for an extended period

i) Date and location where the vessel was laid up

ii) Date when the vessel returned to normal operations

iii) Maintenance action taken prior to and following the laid up period

iv) Precautions taken to prevent biofouling accumulation (e.g., sea chest blanked off)

1.7 Periods of time when the vessel operated outside its normal operating profile

i) Duration and dates when the vessel is not operating in accordance with its normal operating profile

ii) Reason for departure from normal operating profile (e.g., unexpected maintenance required, commercial reasons)

1.8 Details of official inspection or review of the vessel’s biofouling risk (for ships arriving internationally, if applicable)

i) Date and location of the vessel when inspection or review occurred

ii) Port State authority conducting the inspection/review and details of procedures followed or protocol adhered to and inspector’s involved

iii) Results of the inspection/review

iv) Name, position, and signature of the vessel’s crew that was in charge of that activity

Record Book – Management Actions

[The following items are to be ship specific]

|Period From: 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013 |

|Name of Ship: M/V Always Sailing |

|Registration Number: 12345 |

|Gross Tonnage: 42,000 |

|Flag: Any flag |

|Data |Item Number |Record of Management Actions |Signature of Crew (print/sign) in|

| | | |charge of action |

|5 Sep 2012 |1 |Main Engine – cooling opened; no excessive biofouling observed |Jane Smith |

| | | |Jane Smith/CE |

|1 Oct 2012 |2 |Underwater inspection conducted by AEM Diving – propeller polished |John Jones |

| | | |John Jones/Chief Mate |

| | | | |

[pic] Chapter 3: International Anti-Fouling System Certificate

CHAPTER 3 International Anti-Fouling System Certificate

[The following certificate is ship specific and issued by ABS]

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[pic] Chapter 4: Plans, Operating and Maintenance Procedures, Schematics

CHAPTER 4 Plans, Operating and Maintenance Procedures, Schematics

[The following items are to be ship specific]

1) Copy of the vessel’s General Arrangement Plan

2) Copy of the vessel’s docking plan from the two most recent out-of-water maintenance operations

3) Description of the anti-fouling systems used, including those used for niche areas. The descriptions shall include, at a minimum:

a) Type(s) and details of the anti-fouling coating system applied

b) Type(s) and details of Operation and Maintenance procedures for the Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS) installed

c) Details of where anti-fouling systems are and are not applied or installed

d) Name of the manufacturer and product names of all coatings or products used in the anti-fouling coatings systems

e) Anti-fouling systems specifications (including dry film thickness for coatings, dosings and frequency for MGPSs, etc.) together with the expected effective life, operating conditions required for coatings to be effective, cleaning requirements, and any other specifications relevant for paint performance

4) Detailed schematics of the areas of the ship most susceptible to bio-fouling

5) Operation and Maintenance of the Anti-fouling System:

a) Timing and Operation of maintenance Activities related to the anti-fouling system

(These may be related to propellers, sea chests, rope guards, coatings, echo-sounders, probes, anchor chains, overboard suctions and outlets, etc.)

To include schedules for:

1) Planned Maintenance

2) Inspections

3) Repairs

4) Renewals

b) In water cleaning and maintenance procedures

(These may include cleaning required to maintain hull efficiency, prevention of hull fouling, removal of macrofouling if detected, propeller polishing if applicable for non-coated propellers, Procedures and Regulations of local Administrations prohibiting the discharge of cleaning chemicals or pollution by biofouling matter, etc.)

To include Procedures for maintenance

1) Routine Cleaning between drydockings

2) Inspections between drydockings. This may include non-routine inspections due to breakdowns occurring with the anti-fouling system.

3) Repairs carried out between drydockings (these may be related to propellers, sea chests, rope guards)

4) Renewals required between drydockings

c) Operation of onboard treatment process

(Details of the operational procedures for the ship’s Marine Growth Prevention Systems (MGPS))

To include details of:

1) Planned Maintenance

2) Inspections

3) Repairs

4) Renewals

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