Preparing for Implementation of the

Hong Kong Convention

John Stawpert

Senior Adviser

International Chamber of Shipping

INTRODUCTION

ICS

– National Shipowner Associations from 37

Countries

– Represents c.80% of World Fleet

– Represents Industry at UN level

– Produce Best Practice Guidance

Introduction

Current Status of The Convention

Convention Recycling Process from Cradle to

Cradle

The Interim Period and Necessary Actions

Current Status of The Convention

Entry into Force Requirement – Entry into Force Criteria: 15 States; 40% tonnage; 3%

recycling capacity; 24 Months after the criteria are met

5 States are signatories, 14 States are working

towards accession or ratification

European Commission has amended its stance on

the applicability of Basel and now backs Hong Kong

Draft Guidelines to be finalised at next MEPC

Basel Convention COP 10 to meet in October

Process for Recycling Under

Hong Kong

Lifetime requirements – Inventory of Hazardous Materials

Shipowner, Ship builders, Class Societies

Material Declarations obtained from suppliers for New Ships

Surveys for Existing Ships

Process for Recycling Under

Hong Kong

Sale for Recycling

– Ship Recycling Plan

Based on IHM, ship specific information and Ship

Recycling Facility Plan

– Final Survey

– Delivery

– Recycling

The Interim Period

Shipowner Activity – Transitional Measures (www.marisec.org/recycling.htm)

– Inventories of Hazardous Materials

Shipbuilders

Ship Recyclers

– Facility Plans

– Ship Specific Recycling Plans

All Stakeholders should encourage States to ratify

Inaction will not be an option

Cooperation is essential

Thank you