33 U.S.C. § 3822 — Declaration

On entry into force of the Convention^* for the United States^*, a vessel^* of at least 24 meters in length, but less than 400 gross tons engaged on an international voyage^* (except fixed or floating platforms, FSUs, and FPSOs) must carry a declaration described in subsection (b) that is signed by the owner or owner’s authorized agent. That declaration shall be accompanied by appropriate documentation, such as a paint receipt or a contractor invoice, or contain an appropriate endorsement.

The declaration must contain a clear statement that the antifouling system^* on the vessel complies with the Convention. The Secretary^* may prescribe the form and other requirements of the declaration.