BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT PLAN

To meet the requirements of “2011 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL AND

MANAGEMENT OF SHIP’S BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE TRANSFER OF
INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES” adopted as the IMO guideline, Resolution
MEPC.207(62).

Ship’s name : CMM VELOCITY

IMO No. :
Call sign :
Flag :
Port of registry :
Type of ship :
Gross tonnage :
Length (LPP) :

Beam (Breadth) :

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INTRODUCTION
This Plan is written in accordance with the requirement of “2011 GUIDELINES FOR
THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS’ BIOFOULING TO MINIMIZE THE
TRANSFER OF INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES” adopted as the IMO guideline,
Resolution MEPC.207(62), (Hereinafter “the Guidelines”).

“Biofouling” means the accumulation of aquatic organisms such as micro-organisms,

plants, and animals on surfaces and structures immersed in or exposed to the aquatic
environment. Biofouling can include microfouling (microscopic organisms including
bacteria and diatoms and the slimy substances that they produce) and macrofouling (e.g.
barnacles, tubeworms, or fronds of algae).
Studies have shown that biofouling can also be a significant vector for the transfer of
invasive aquatic species. Biofouling on ships entering the waters of States may result
in the establishment of invasive aquatic species which may pose threats to human,
animal and plant life, economic and cultural activities and the aquatic environment.
INDEX
1. PURPOSE
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS
3. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING PROFILE
4. DESCRIPTION OF AREAS ON THE SHIP SUSCEPTIBLE TO BIOFOULING
& OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM
5. SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIP AND THE CREW
6. DISPOSAL OF BIOLOGICAL WASTE
7. RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
8. CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Plan is to meet the requirements and provide standard
operational guidance for the planning and management of ships’ biofouling in
accordance with the IMO guideline, Resolution MEPC.207(62), and describe safe
procedures to be followed.

This plan and related documents may be inspected and reviewed on request by a port
state authority.
It is the owners’, operators’ or masters’ responsibility to keep this plan onboard
adequately, to review the plan regularly and to ensure that the information and record
contained therein is accurate and updated.
This plan attaches sample of biofouling record book, where this ship’s crew document
activities performed for biofouling maintenance.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS

Anti-fouling systems (Hereinafter “AFS”) can be referred to AFS certificate and
documents related to the approval of AFS certificate or relevant documents
including AFS specifications etc...
Description of AFS is to be referred to those documents.
In case of installation of machineries such as MGPS etc… effective to paint
performance, to be referred to the operation manuals.

Table 1: Description of the Anti-fouling systems

Item Reference No. / ID or names of documents
AFS certificate:
Documents related to issuance
of the AFS certificate:

Other documents, if any:

3. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING PROFILE
Ship’s operating profile is shown in the following Table 2.

Table 2: Operating profile

Item Operating profile
Typical operating speeds
Typical operating areas or trading
routes
Typical periods underway at sea Underway at sea: months
compared with periods berthed, Berthed, anchored
anchored or moored or moored: months
Planned duration between
Planned duration: years
dry-docking / slippings

4. DESCRIPTION OF AREAS ON THE SHIP SUSCEPTIBLE TO BIOFOULING &

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM
Description of areas on the susceptible to biofouling & operation and maintenance of the
AFS is described in the following Table 3.
 Table 3: Biofouling management action plan
Timing of operational
Management actions required for each Management actions to be and maintenance
Areas of the ship which are
area undertaken if ship operates activities (including
particularly susceptible to
(e.g., inspections, cleaning, repairs and outside its usual operating In-water cleaning and
biofouling
maintenance) profile operation of onboard
treatment processes)

External hull surfaces:

e.g.: e.g.: e.g.:
This area is inspected at each dry-docking and Additional inspection as found necessary During dry-docking
- Vertical sides
cleaned as found necessary.

- Flats

- Boottop

- Bow dome

- Transom

Hull appendages and fittings:

e.g.: e.g.: e.g.:
This area is inspected at each dry-docking and Additional inspection as found necessary During dry-docking
- Bilge keels
cleaned as found necessary.

- A-brackets

- Stabilizer fins

- CP anodes

Steering and propulsion:

- Propeller
 Timing of operational
Management actions required for each Management actions to be and maintenance
Areas of the ship which are
area undertaken if ship operates activities (including
particularly susceptible to
(e.g., inspections, cleaning, repairs and outside its usual operating In-water cleaning and
biofouling
maintenance) profile operation of onboard
treatment processes)

- Propeller shaft

- Stern tube seal

- Anchor chain

- Chain locker

- Rope guard
e.g.: e.g.: e.g.:
This area is inspected at each dry-docking and Additional inspection as found necessary During dry-docking and
- Rudder
cleaned as found necessary. In-water cleaning

- Bow/Stern thrusters
- Propeller
- Thruster body
- Tunnel

- Tunnel grates

Timing of operational
Management actions required for each Management actions to be and maintenance
Areas of the ship which are
area undertaken if ship operates activities (including
particularly susceptible to
(e.g., inspections, cleaning, repairs and outside its usual operating In-water cleaning and
biofouling
maintenance) profile operation of onboard
treatment processes)

Seawater intakes and internal seawater cooling systems:

 e.g.: e.g.: e.g.:
Opened up at regular intervals to inspect growth, Additional inspection as found necessary MGPS shall be used
cleaned as found necessary. continuously during voyage and
- Engine cooling system
repaired as soon as possible.

- Sea chests (identify number

and position)

- Sea chest grate

- Internal pipework and heat

exchanger

- Fire-fighting system

- Ballast uptake system

- Auxiliary services system

Diagram – Location of areas particularly susceptible to biofouling is to be inserted by drawing or use the below sketch to clarify the area

To be sketched or inserted diagram

such as drawings for In Water Survey

5. SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIP AND THE CREW
Generally, safety procedures for the ship and the crew shall follow manufacturer’s
recommendation and ship’s safety policy. The manuals for machineries used for AFS
such as MGPS etc… shall be referred to, if necessary.

6. DISPOSAL OF BIOLOGICAL WASTE

If the crew cleans the ship from biofouling such works shall be conducted by, or under
the direct supervision of the ship owner, master or responsible officer. The biological
waste is taken care of and disposed in accordance with the relative Conventions and
local requirements.

7. RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
Ship maintains and records the details of all inspections and biofouling management
measures undertaken on the ship. Contents of the recording requirements are shown
in “BIOFOULING RECORD BOOK”.

8. CREW TRAINING AND FAMILIARIZATION

Training for ship’s crews about biofouling management measures and associated
safety procedures, cleaning and maintenance shall be carried out for familiarization
to these activities.
During these activities, experienced crew shall carry out coaching other crews for
knowledge of health & safety, invasive aquatic species from ship’s biofouling and
benefits to the ship etc… on this occasion.
 Training Record for Biofouling Management Plan (SAMPLE)

Date Name Rank Signature Remarks Verified by

 BIOFOULING RECORD BOOK

Ship’s name : CMM Velocity

IMO No. :
Flag :
Gross tonnage :
Entries in the Biofouling Record Book
The following information should be recorded in this record book:

1. After each dry-docking:

a. Date and location that the ship was dry-docked
b. Date that ship was re-floated
c. Any hull cleaning that was performed while dry-docked, including
areas cleaned, method used for cleaning and the location of dry-dock
support blocks
d. Any anti-fouling coating system, including patch repairs, that was
applied while dry-docked. Detail the type of anti-fouling coating
system, the area and locations it was applied to, the coating
thickness achieved and any 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 system)
e. Name, position and signature of the person in charge of the activity
for the ship

2. When the hull area, fittings, niches and voids below the waterline have been
inspected by divers:
a. Date and location of ship when dive surveyed and reason for survey
b. Area or side of the ship surveyed
c. General observations with regard to biofouling (i.e. extent of
biofouling and predominant biofouling types, e.g., mussels,
barnacles, tubeworms, algae and slime)
d. What action was taken, if any, to remove or otherwise treat biofouling
e. Any supporting evidence of the actions taken (e.g., report from the
classification society or contractor, photographs and receipts)
f. Name, position, signature of the person in charge of the activity

3. When the hull area, fittings, niches and voids below the waterline have been
cleaned by divers:
a. Date and location of ship when cleaning/treatment occurred
b. Hull areas, fittings, niches and voids cleaned/treated
c. Methods of cleaning or treatment used
 d. General observations with regard to biofouling (i.e. extent of
biofouling and predominant biofouling types, e.g., mussels, barnacles,
tubeworms, algae and slime)
e. Any supporting evidence of the actions taken (e.g., report from the
classification society or contractor, photographs and receipts)
f. Records of permits required to undertake in-water cleaning if
applicable
g. Name, position and signature of the person in charge of the activity

4. When the internal seawater cooling systems have been inspected and cleaned
or treated:
a. Date and location of ship when inspection and/or cleaning occurred
b. 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, slime)
c. Any cleaning or treatment undertaken
d. Methods of cleaning or treatment used
e. Any supporting evidence of the actions taken (e.g., report from the
classification society or contractor, photographs and receipts)
f. Name, position and signature of the person in charge of the activity

5. For ships with a MGPS fitted:

a. Records of operation and maintenance (such as regularly monitoring
the electrical and mechanical functions of the systems)
b. Any instances when the system was not operating in accordance
with the biofouling management plan

6. Periods of time when the ship was laid up / inactive for an extended period of
time:
a. Date and location where ship was laid up
b. Date when ship returned to normal operations
c. Maintenance action taken prior to and following the period laid up
d. Precautions taken to prevent biofouling accumulation (e.g., sea
chests blanked off)
7. Periods of time when ship operating outside its normal operating profile:
a. Duration and dates when ship not operating in accordance with its
normal operating profile
b. Reason for departure from normal operating profile (e.g.,
unexpected maintenance required)

8. Details of official inspection or review of ship biofouling risk (for ships arriving
internationally, if applicable):
a. Date and location of ship when inspection or review occurred
b. Port State authority conducting the inspection/review and details of
procedures followed or protocol adhered to and inspector/s involved
c. Result of inspection/review
d. Name, position, signature of the person in charge of the activity for
the ship

9. Any additional observations and general remarks:

a. Since the ship was last cleaned, has the ship spent periods of time in
locations that may significantly affect biofouling accumulation
(e.g., fresh water, high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic) or tropical ports)
Ship’s name : .......................................................................

IMO number: .......................................................................

Signature of
Item
Date Record of management actions officers in
(number)
charge
e.g.: e.g.: e.g.:
xx/xx/xx 1. a. xx/xx/xx Ship was dry-docked at xxxx.
b. xx/xx/xx Ship was re-floated.
c. High pressure water cleaning was carried out overall hull body.
…

Signature of Master: ...........................................................

Ship’s name : .......................................................................

IMO number: .......................................................................

Signature of
Item
Date Record of management actions officers in
(number)
charge

Signature of Master: ...........................................................

Ship’s name : .......................................................................

IMO number: .......................................................................

Signature of
Item
Date Record of management actions officers in
(number)
charge

Signature of Master: ...........................................................