### Question
How is the term antifouling system defined?


### Answer
The term **antifouling system** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3801* as the following:

> a coating, paint, surface treatment, surface, or device that is used or intended to be used on a vessel to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-CLEAN HULLS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

