Organic tin-based bottom paint towards prohibition of use 1999.12.15

An agreement was made to formulate a treaty prohibiting the use of organic tin-based bottom paints at the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization. The adopted resolutions include the establishment of a treaty that incorporates 1 Organotin-based bottom paint, a new coating ban since 2003, and the elimination of ships that have been applied since 2008, development of paints with less environmental impact, and recommendations for use. It was decided to hold an international conference in 2001 to adopt the Treaty.