This Order makes provision, and enables regulations to be made, to give effect to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (“the Convention”).

The Convention may be obtained in copy from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, and is available on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) treaties database ( https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/). The text of the IMO Resolutions amending the Convention and Protocol may be obtained from the IMO, or on the FCDO treaties database (https://treaties.fcdo.gov.uk/responsive/app/consolidatedSearch/).

An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument because there is no impact on the cost of business.

An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.