The International Conference on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems for Ships, 2001, was held in London in October 2001. The Conference adopted the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) on Ships, 2001, together with four Conference resolutions, relating to the early and effective application of the AFS Convention, approval and test methodologies for anti- fouling systems on ships and the promotion of technical co-operation.
 
This edition reproduces the texts of the AFS Convention, the four Conference resolutions and the guidelines developed and adopted by the Organization.