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IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR-6)

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR-6). UPDATE ON THE PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CONTROLS ON CYBUTRYNE IN THE IMO AFS CONVENTION. Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR-6), 18 to 22 Feb. 2019. PPR-6 Plenary First Day.

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IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR-6)

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  1. IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR-6) UPDATE ON THE PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CONTROLS ON CYBUTRYNE IN THE IMO AFS CONVENTION

  2. Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR-6), 18 to 22 Feb. 2019

  3. PPR-6 Plenary First Day • Sub-Committee had for its consideration documents PPR 6/6, PPR 6/INF.7 and MEPC 73/INF.10 (Austria et al.), containing a comprehensive proposal to amend Annex 1 to the AFS Convention • Discussion: all delegations that spoke expressed support for the consideration of the comprehensive proposal in a technical group. • Japan concerned that, if appropriate sealer coats for existing anti-fouling systems containing cybutryne could not become available in time, removal through blasting = only option, not desirable due to perceived air pollution.

  4. Technical Group on Amendments to the AFS Convention • Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group to: • review the comprehensive proposal • provide recommendation on whether international controls pursuant to the AFS Convention are warranted for cybutryne and on specific control measures which it believes to be more suitable • Chaired by Dr. Sarah Bailey (Canada) • EC supported by

  5. Technical Group on Amendments to the AFS Convention • Following industry comments, the Group discussed whether more information would be required in order to justify in detail a potential decision, and whether the approach prescribed in the AFS Convention should be enhanced with regard to specifying what constituted an unacceptable level for a specific substance. • Group recognized that it was exactly its role and purpose to recommend such controls based on its expert judgement, and agreed that any amendment to current provisions of the AFS Convention were outside of the scope of the current output and would constitute a new work item. • Moreover, the Group agreed that cybutryne would be recommended for prohibition and, therefore, the discussion on unacceptable levels would not be pertinent on this occasion. • The Group agreed that a standard approach to risk assessment would be desirable for the future evaluation of anti-fouling substances and might be proposed as a separate work item.

  6. PPR-6 Plenary Last Day • PPR-6 agreed to the report made by the technical group (chaired by Canada) • Draft amendments to the AFS Convention's Annex 1 (Controls on anti-fouling systems) to include controls on cybutryne were agreed for consideration by MEPC 74 (May 2019), with a view to approval and subsequent adoption. • Related draft amendments to the model form of the International Anti-fouling System Certificate were also agreed. • The proposed amendments can be adopted by MEPC 75 (April 2020), and would enter into force under the tacit acceptance procedure, a minimum of 18 months after adoption (date to be decided by the MEPC).

  7. PPR-6 Plenary Last Day

  8. PPR-6 Plenary Last Day • The Sub-Committee invited proposals to PPR 7 (February 2020) on consequential amendments to the Guidelines for brief sampling, survey and certification, and inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships (resolutions MEPC.104(49), MEPC.195(61) and MEPC.208(62)). • These should take into account issues raised by delegates during the meeting, including the fact that methods for brief sampling and analysis of anti-fouling systems are currently specific for organotin compounds and might not be suitable for cybutryne.

  9. PPR-6 Plenary Last Day • MEPC may also consider the need for revisions of the • Revised guidance on best management practices for removal of anti-fouling coatings from ships, including TBT hull paints (LC-LP.1/Circ.31/Rev.1) and the • Inventory of Hazardous Materials under the Hong Kong Convention, in light of the introduction of controls of cybutryne under the AFS Convention.

  10. Thank you for your attention! Maik Schmahl European Commission DG MOVE – D.2 Disclaimer : This presentation does not constitute any formal commitment on behalf of the European Commission and represents the views and opinions of its author only.

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