Ship Recycling Management Ships in Service Training Material A-M CHAUVEL

Ship RecyclingManagement

Ships in Service Training Material A-M CHAUVEL

ISO 14000Regulation

OHSARegulation

IMO Guidelineon Ship Recycling


Ship at some stage need of recycling at the end of their operating life.

Since 2001, the OECD noted an increasing casualty rate for

older ships remaining in operation.In general, recycling is one of the basic principles of sustainable development.

The London Convention, gives no opportunity for steel and other materials and equipment in a ship to be recycled.

1 Introduction


These guidelines have been developed to give guidance to all stakeholders in

Ship Recycling Process.

This includes flag, port and recycling States, authorities of shipbuilding and maritime

equipment supplying countries, as well as relevant intergovernmental organizations and

commercial bodies such as ship owners, shipbuilders, marine equipment manufacturers,

repairers and Recycling Facilities.

1.5 Introduction


- Encourage recycling as the best means to dispose of ships at the end of their operating lives.

- Provide guidance in respect of the preparation of ship for recycling and minimizing the use of potential hazardous materials and waste generation during a ship’s operating life.

- Foster inter-agency co-operation.

- Encourage all stakeholders to address the issue of Ship Recycling.

1.6 Guidelines


These guidelines seek to :

Existing ship means

A ship which is not a new ship.

New ship means

A ship for which the building contract is placed on or after 31 December 2003, the delivery of which is on or after 31 December 2006

3 Definitions


For the purpose of these guidelines :

Recycling facility means

A site, yard or facility used for the recycling of ships which is authorized or permitted for this purpose by the competent authority of the State where it is located.

Ship recycling means

All associated operations including, mooring or beaching, dismantling, recovery of materials and reprocessing.

3 Definitions


For the purpose of these guidelines :

- Fuel, lubricants and coolants.

- Floatable materials.

- Materials possibly containing PCBs ( wiring insulation)

- Sludge.

- Harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water.

- Asbestos used as insulation and accommodation.

4.1 Identification of potentiallyHazardous materials


Potential sources of concern :

R7 Inventory of Hazardous Materials


Each new ship shall have onboard an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM). The inventory shall be verified by the Administration or any person or organization authorized by it.

The IHM shall be specific to each ship and shall at least:

- Identify Hazardous Materials, their location and approximate quantities.

- Clarify that the ship complies with regulation 4.1.

- Electrical equipment.

- Coolers.

- Scrubbers.

- Separators.

- Heat exchangers.

- Storage facilities for production and

other chemicals.

- Tanks, diesel tanks including bulk storage tanks.

- Stored solvents and other chemical stocks.

- Paints.



Items that may potentially contain these substances:

- Electrical cabling installed before 1975.

- Sacrificial anodes.

- Fire extinguishing and fire fighting equipment.

- Piping, valves and fittings.

- Pumps and compressors.

- Engines and generators.

- Oil sumps.

- Hydraulic systems.

- Light fittings and fixtures.




There 2 lists to consider for guidance :

Appendix 1 : List of hazardous wastes and substances under the Basel Convention that are relevant to ship dismantling.

Appendix 2 : Potential hazardous materials which may be on board vessels delivered to recycling yards.




List of hazardous wastes and substances refer to Annex VIII of the Basel Convention.

Table 1 : Wastes and substances that may be inherent in the ship structure.

Table 2 : Wastes and substances that may be on board the ship.

Table 3 : Waste components that are relevant to ship recycling and which are not included in List A in the Basel Convention.



Appendix 1


A1 Metal and metal-bearing wastes A1010 Metal wastes and waste consisting of alloys of any of the following: Antimony * Beryllium * Cadmium * Lead Mercury Tellurium *

A1- List of Hazardous Wastes & Substances that are relevant to Ship RecyclingTable 1 Wastes and substances that may be inherent in the ship structure Possible waste-location

on the ship


A1 Metal and metal-bearing wastes A1020 Waste having as constituents or contaminants, excluding metal waste in massive form, any of the following: Antimony; antimony compounds * Cadmium; cadmium compounds Lead; lead compounds A1030 Wastes having as constituents or contaminants any of the following: Arsenic; arsenic compound Mercury; mercury compounds

A1- List of Hazardous Wastes & Substances that are relevant to Ship RecyclingTable 1 Wastes and substances that may be inherent in the ship structure Possible waste-location

on the ship

A1- List of Hazardous Wastes & Substances that are relevant to Ship Recycling


Table 1 Wastes and substances that may be inherent in the ship structure

A1 Metal and metal-bearing wastes A1040 Wastes having as constituents any of the following: Hexavalent chromium compounds A1080 Waste zinc residues not included on list B, containing lead and cadmium in concentrations sufficient to exhibit Annex III A1160 Waste lead-acid batteries, whole or crushed

Possible waste-location on the ship




A1 Metal and metal-bearing wastes

A1180** Waste electrical and electronic assemblies or scrap containing level switches, light tubes and fittings (capacitors), electrical cables components such as accumulators and other batteries included on list A, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes and other activated glass and PCB-capacitors, or contaminated with Annex I constituents (e.g., cadmium, mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyl) to an extent that they possess any of the characteristics contained in Annex III (note the related entry on list B B1110)

Possible waste-location on the ship



A2 Wastes containing principally inorganic constituents, which may contain metals and organic materials A2010 Glass waste from cathode-ray tubes and other activated glasses A2050 Waste asbestos (dusts and fibres)




A3 Wastes containing principally organic constituents, which may contain metals and inorganic materials A3020 Waste mineral oils unfit for their originally intended use hydraulic fluids, oil sump (engine, lub. oil, gear, separator, etc.), oil tank residuals (cargo residues) A3140 Waste non-halogenated organic solvents but excluding such antifreeze fluids wastes specified on list B




A3 Wastes containing principally organic constituents, which may contain metals and inorganic materials

A3180 Wastes, substances and articles containing, consisting of or capacitors in light fittings, PCB in oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), residuals, gaskets, couplings, wiring polychlorinated terphenyl (PCT), polychlorinated naphthalene (plastics inherent in the ships. structure) (PCN) or polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), or any other polybrominated analogues of these compounds, at a concentration level of 50 mg/kg or more.




A4 Wastes which may contain either inorganic or organic constituents A4030 Wastes from the production, formulation and use of biocides and phytopharmaceuticals, including waste pesticides and herbicides which are off-specification, outdated, or unfit for their originally intended use A4060 Waste oils/water, hydrocarbons/water mixtures, emulsions

A4070 Wastes from the production, formulation and use of inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers, varnish excluding any such waste specified on list B (note the related entry on list B B4010)




A4 Wastes which may contain either inorganic or organic constituents

A4080 Wastes of an explosive nature (but excluding such wastes specified on list B)

A4130 Waste packages and containers containing Annex I substances in concentrations sufficient to exhibit Annex III hazard characteristics




A1170 Unsorted waste batteries excluding mixtures of only list B batteries. Waste batteries not specified on list B containing Annex I constituents to an extent to render them hazardous. A3140 Waste non-halogenated organic solvents but excluding such solvents and thinners wastes specified on list B A3150 Waste halogenated organic solvents

A4010 Wastes from the production, preparation and use of pharmaceutical products but excluding such wastes specified on list B

Table 2 Wastes and substances that may be onboard the ship



A4030 Wastes from the production, formulation and use of biocides and phytopharmaceuticals, including waste pesticides and herbicides which are off-specification, outdated, or unfit for their originally intended use A4070 Wastes from the production, formulation and use of inks, dyes, pigments, paints, lacquers, varnish excluding any such waste specified on list B (note the related entry on list B B4010) A4140 Waste consisting of or containing off specification or outdated chemicals corresponding to Annex I categories and exhibiting Annex III hazard characteristics

Table 2 Wastes and substances that may be onboard the ship



CFC (R12 - dichlorodifluoromethane, orR22 - chlorodifluoromethane)HalonsRadioactive material Microorganisms/ sediments Fuel oil, diesel oil, gas oil

Table 3 Waste components that are relevant to ship recycling and which are not included in List A in the Basel Convention

List based on Annex I of the Industry Code of Practice on Ship Recycling.

A – Operational Substances and Consumables.

B – Toxic Materials (as part of the ship’s structure).



Appendix 2

Name of the State whose flag the ship.Date on which the ship was registered.Date on which the ship ceased to be registered.Ship’s identification IMO Number.Hull number on new-building delivery.Name and type of ship.Port of ship registry.Name and address of shipowner.Name of the Classification Society.Ship’s main particulars.Shipbuilder’s name and address.

5.2.1 Green Passport


Should contain, at least, the following information :

Ship details:

- Inventory of the materials know to be potentially hazardous, containing the location and the approximate quantity/volume of each material on board the ship, split in :

Part 1 : Potential hazardous materials in the ship’s structure and equipment.

Part 2 : Operationally generate wastes.

Part 3 : Stores

5.2.2 Green Passport


Should contain, at least, the following information:

Part 1 : Potential hazardous materials in the ship’s structure and equipment should be prepared:

- For new ships by the shipbuilder.

- For existing ships by the ship owner, as far as is practicable and reasonable.

5.5 Green Passport


Should contain, at least, the following information :

Part 2 & 3 : Should be prepared by the shipowner prior to the final voyage to the recycling facility.

Part 1 Potentially Hazardous Materials in the ship’s structure and equipment:

1A- Asbestos.1B- Paint.1C- Plastics materials.1D- Materials containing PCB’s, PCT’s, PBB at level of 50 mg/kg or more. 1E- Gases sealed in ship’s equipments or machinery.1F- Chemicals in ship’s equipment or machinery.1G- Other substances inherent in ship’s machinery, equipment or fitting.

5.7 Green Passport


Appendix 3, may be used as a model for preparation of the inventory by the :

ApproximateQuantity/Volume

Part 2 Operationally Generated Wastes:

2A- Dry tank residues.2B- Bulk (non-oily) waste.2C- Oily waste/ oily residues.

5.7 Green Passport




Part 3 Stores:

3A- Gases in store.3B- Chemical in store.3C- Other packaged items in store.

5.7 Green Passport




8.1 - Selection of the Recycling Facility.

8.2 - Delivery of the Ship to the Recycling Facility.

8.3 - Preparation for recycling.

8.3.2 - Ship recycling plan. 8.3.3 - Preparation to prevent pollution. 8.3.4 - Preparation to protect occupational heath and safety.

8.0 Preparations for Ship recycling


Preparations for Ship recycling


8.1 - Selection of the Recycling FacilityShould consider the working practices and facilities including :

Its ability to handle safely, and dispose of properly, any potential hazardous materials.

The provision of appropriate and sufficient personal protection and safety equipment.

The ability of a recycling facility to maintain and monitor the ship in a gas free condition.

Safety records, training programs for workers and assessment of the work quality.



8.2 - Delivery of the Ship to the Recycling Facility

Shipowner should ensure that appropriate insurance is in place to cover response and liability in respect of the voyage of the ship to the Recycling Facility.

The shipowner, having delivered a ship to a Recycling Facility, should inform the Administration according in order to deregister the ship.



8.3.1 - Preparation for recycling

With regard to potentially hazardous materials which cannot be safely removed and properly disposed of by the purchasing Recycling Facility, the shipowner should with the safe operation of the ship, either:

- Remove these materials from the ship.

- Minimize these materials and report to the Recycling Facility to ensure that suitable arrangements can be made for their reclamation, recycling or disposal.



8.3.2 - Ship recycling plan

The preparation of the ship for recycling should begin before the ship arrives at the Recycling Facility.

A major purpose of the plan, is to ensure that:

- Wastes potentially contributing to pollution of the Environment, or - Potential hazards to worker Health and Safety,

are properly identified and handled.



8.3.2 - Ship recycling plan

Technical considerations to assist in developing the ship recycling plan include, but are not limited to:

- Suggestions for planning work. - General notes on salvage. - Ship stability during clean-up and transits. - Tank cleaning. - Cleaning compartments with bilges. - Dealing with piping and fittings. - Cleaning fitted machinery. - Suggestions on handling waste.



8.3.3 - Preparation to prevent Pollution

The last owner of a ship sold for recycling should, consistent with the safe operation of the ship:

1- Minimize the quantities of fuel, diesel, lubricating, hydraulic and other oils and chemicals on board.

2- If the facility is not equipped with reception facilities, remove wastes at the last port with reception facilities before delivery of the ship.

3- Ensure that the Green Passport is completed.




The last owner of a ship sold for recycling should, consistent with the safe operation of the ship:

4- Take measures to facilitate the controlled drainage, by Recycling Facility, of potentially harmful liquids from the ship.

5- Take measures to ensure that the ship’s ballast water is managed in accordance with the relevant international or national standards and requirements.




Prior to recycling, items which may be considered by the shipowner in consultation with the Recycling Facility.

1- Removal and safe disposal of asbestos.

2- Discharge of halon to an approved facility.

3- Removal of materials remaining in tank and piping.

4- Removal of equipment containing liquid PCB’s.

5- Identification of capacitors and transformers containing dielectric fluid.




Prior to recycling, items which may be considered by the shipowner in consultation with the Recycling Facility.

6- Removal of residues from parts of the ship used for storage of fuel or chemical.

7- Provision of advice on the nature of any hazardous material on board.

8- Clear marking of potentially hazardous materials and spaces on board.



8.3.4 - Preparation to protect Occupational H&S

Prior to recycling, the shipowner should:

1- Provide or arrange for a gas-free certificate or hot work safe certification as applicable, issued by a relevant and appropriate body.

2- Ensure that any compartments of the ship which may contain an oxygen-deficient atmosphere are clearly marked as such, and the facility is duly notified of these and other hazardous spaces.



8.3.4 - Preparation to protect Occupational H&S

Prior to recycling, the shipowner should: 3- Ensure that any area of the ship where there may be structural integrity problems are identified and their location indicated to avoid collapses and accidents. 4- Ensure that any area of the ship where there are critical support structures that should be dismantled in a way that avoids accidental structural collapse are identified and their location indicated.

Role of Ship Recycling Industry


9.9.2 – The ship Recycling Industry should:

Take due note of available technical guidance such as the guidelines adopted by: - ILO, - The Parties to the Basel Convention, - Those developed by National Bodies, - Recognized Organizations.

Develop a code of practice appropriate to that industry, as guidance on work practices in relation to shore-based activities to ensure: - Acceptable environmental, - Safety and Health standards - and to monitor its application.

Role of Ship Recycling Industry


9.9.2 – The ship Recycling Industry should:

- Encourage Recycling Facilities to make available details regarding procedures for the chosen method for the safe handling of hazards materials and working practices in enclosed spaces.

- Improve the Quality Management System of the Recycling Facilities by implementing measures as proposed by the technical guidelines and by improving the skills of the personnel and the quality of the equipment.

- Establish adequate Waste Management System.

Emission of Freon/Halon gases

Evaporation from cargo

Sewage & garbage

Oil spill from bunkers

Loss of cargo-operational

Bilge water disposal/tank washing

Emission from paints solutions

Transfer of species from ballast water

Cleanship & Cleanship Super notations


Exhaust gases fromauxiliary machinery & combustion of waste



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