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Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A. & R. Piola (2019): ICES Viewpoint background document: Evaluating 
and mitigating introduction of marine non-native species via vessel bio- fouling. ICES Ad Hoc 
Report 2019. 17 pp. 
https://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20 Reports/Forms/DispForm.aspx?I1D=35150 
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microplastics: A brief review. Marine Pollution Bulletin 162 (2021) 111847. 
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HELCOM/OSPAR (2020): Joint Harmonised Procedure for the contracting Parties of HELCOM 
and OSPAR on the granting of exemptions under International Convention for the Control and 
Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, Regulation A-4. Adopted as OSPAR 
Agreement 2013-09 and by HELCOM Ministerial Meeting Copenhagen 3 October 2013, 
Amended by HELCOM HOD 48-2015 (June) and OSPAR Agreement 2015-01 and HELCOM 
HOD 59-2020 and OSPAR Agreement 2020-01. https://helcom.fi/wp- 
content/uploads/2021/01/HELCOM-OSPAR-Joint-Harmonized-Procedure-for-BWMC-A-4- 
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Holm, ER.; Haslbeck, EG. & AA. Horinek (2003): Evaluation of brushes for removal of fouling 
form fouling-release surfaces, using a hydraulic cleaning device. Biofouling 19, 297-305. 
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Information of stakeholder group (2021): A stakeholder group was formed within the 
framework of the EU- Interreg project COMPLETE PLUS to propose a harmonized risk 
assessment procedure as basis for permissions of in-water cleaning (IWC) of ships and boats in 
the Baltic Sea Region. Therefore, administrations and Ports who are the main bodies 
responsible for IWC have been involved in the development as well as transport agencies, 
EPAs, scientific institutes and diving companies from all interested Baltic Sea countries by 
asking for input and discussing the applicability in their respective locations at several national 
and international meetings. 
Keep the Archipelago Tidy Finland (2020): Recommendations for mitigating potential risks 
related to biofouling of leisure boats. 
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management_KAT.pdf 
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC, 2011): 2011 Guidelines for the control and 
management of ships’ biofouling to minimize the transfer of invasive aquatic species. Annex 26, 
Resolution MEPC.207(62). 
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