### Question
How is the term Convention defined?


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

> the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, including its annexes, and including any amendments to the Convention or annexes which have entered into force for the United States

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

