International Maritime Organization (IMO)
IMO Mandatory Regulation to Come into Force for Ballast Tanks (08/07/06) read more...
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts
Convention to prohibit organotins in anti-fouling paints.
(10/22/01)
IMO finalizes draft convention to eliminate
the use of toxic anti-fouling paints.(6/6/01)
Industry Groups React to Antifouling Ban: The proposed
International Maritime Organization (IMO) ban on the use of a biocidal
paint containing tributyltin (TBT) applied to ships' hulls has
sparked criticism, legislative action
and research. (12/27/00)

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