The AFS-Convention is a framework convention allowing the prohibition of harmful anti-fouling systems used on ships in accordance with well-defined procedures and having due regard to the precautionary principle expressed in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
Konvencija AFS je okvirna konvencija, ki omogoča prepoved uporabe škodljivih sistemov proti obraščanju na ladjah, v skladu z natančno določenimi postopki in ob upoštevanju previdnostnega načela, navedenega v Deklaraciji iz Ria o okolju in razvoju.