Baku: Azerbaijan is joining the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, APA reports. The decision was made during a session of the Milli Majlis, where a draft law regarding the accession was discussed.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the draft law titled 'On Accession to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships' was put to a vote. The members of the Milli Majlis discussed the implications and significance of joining the convention before adopting the draft in a single reading.

The adoption marks a significant step for Azerbaijan in aligning with international maritime environmental standards. The convention aims to protect the marine environment by prohibiting the use of harmful anti-fouling systems on ships, which can have detrimental effects on marine life.