# The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (revoked)

S.I. 2009/2796 · made 19 October 2009 · revised to 10 May 2024

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-anti-fouling-systems-regulations-2009-revoked/pdf/uksi_20092796_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-anti-fouling-systems-regulations-2009-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20092796_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Marine Pollution
Made 19th October 2009
Laid before Parliament 22nd October 2009
Coming into force 1st December 2009
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## Part 1: PRELIMINARY

## 1 Citation and commencement

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## 2 Interpretation

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## 3 Application

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## Part 2: SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION

## 4 Surveyors and the issue of certificates

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## 5 AFS-Certificates: ships of 400 gross tonnage or above

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## 6 AFS-Declarations: ships of less than 400 gross tonnage

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## 7 Arbitration

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## 8 Cancellation of a certificate

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## 9 Availability of certificates and other documents

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## Part 3: INSPECTIONS, DETENTIONS, OFFENCES AND FEES

## 10 General provisions on inspection of ships

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## 11 Inspection of ships following a Government request

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## 12 General provisions on detention

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## 13 Right of appeal and compensation

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## 14 Offences

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## 15 Service of documents on foreign companies

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## 16 Enforcement and application of fines

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## 17 Offences committed due to the act or default of another person

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## 18 Offences by officers of bodies corporate

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## 19 Defences

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## 20 Fees

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2796 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-anti-fouling-systems-regulations-2009-revoked
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