Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 2796 of 2009).

These Regulations give partially effect in the United Kingdom to Regulation (EC) No 782/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prohibition of organotin compounds on ships. They apply to any ship which: (a) is a United Kingdom ship; (b) is registered in another EEA State and is in United Kingdom waters or controlled waters; (c) is neither a United Kingdom ship nor registered in an EEA State, but which operates under the authority of the United Kingdom in United Kingdom waters or in controlled waters; or (d) does not fall within sub-paragraph (a), (b) or (c), but which is in a port in the United Kingdom or at an offshore terminal in United Kingdom waters or controlled waters. The Regulations: make supplementary provision in relation to Annex I of the EC Regulation; make provision in relation to inspection and detention of UK ships and other ships, for non-compliance with anti-fouling requirements; provide for the creation of offences and penalties; and provide with respect to enforcement.