### Question
Can you define what antifouling paint means?


### Answer
**Antifouling paint** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 2402*:

> a coating, paint, or treatment that is applied to a vessel to control fresh water or marine fouling organisms

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-ORGANOTIN ANTIFOULING PAINT CONTROL**

