Anti-Fouling Convention, 2005 Edition O1 - Papua New Guinea A: The wreath of 50

A: The wreath of 50 leaves encircling the coat of arms represents the year 1950

NOAA Nautical Chart 17375: Wrangell Narrows

The Union Jack is red and white intersecting and overlayed vertical and diagonal crosses placed on a blue background

British Admiralty Nautical Chart 2856: Baltic Sea

NOAA Nautical Chart 14904: Port Washington to Waukegan

Anti-Fouling Convention, 2005 Edition O1 - Papua New Guinea A: The wreath of 50The Anti Fouling Convention is a critical international agreement established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to address the environmental hazards posed by harmful anti fouling systems used on ships. It aims to protect the marine ecosystem by controlling the use of toxic substances, specifically those containing tributyltin (TBT) compounds, which have proven to be detrimental to marine life. Adopted in 2001, this convention prohibits