Article 10
Evaluation
By 10 May 2004, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of ratification of the AFS-Convention and provide information on the extent to which organotin compounds, which act as biocides in anti-fouling systems on ships, are still used on ships not flying the flag of a Member State operating to or from Community ports. In the light of this report the Commission may propose, if necessary, amendments to ensure accelerated reduction of the contribution by ships not flying the flag of a Member State to the presence of harmful anti-fouling compounds in the waters under the jurisdiction of Member States.