Description
IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling, 2006 Edition is the official IMO publication containing guidelines for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The publication was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in response to growing international attention to the working conditions, health, safety and environmental impact of ship dismantling.
Ship recycling makes it possible to recover large quantities of steel and other materials, but also involves handling potentially hazardous substances such as oil products, heavy metals, PCBs, asbestos and other environmentally harmful components. The aim of the guidelines is to ensure that ships are dismantled and recycled in a way that protects both people and the environment.
The publication describes recommended procedures for planning and implementing ship recycling, including identification of hazardous materials, preparation of vessels prior to scrapping and requirements for documentation and risk assessment. The manual also provides guidance on the responsibilities and roles of shipowners, shipyards, authorities and recycling facilities.
The IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling are used by shipping companies, ship recycling facilities, classification societies, maritime authorities and environmental organizations working with vessel safety and sustainable resource management. The publication has had a major impact on the development of international standards in ship recycling.
The guidelines laid the foundation for further work that resulted in the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which later established a global legal framework for ship recycling.
The 2006 edition serves as an important historical and professional reference work for companies seeking insight into the development of international standards and best practices in safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
Kart.no delivers IMO publications to customers in Norway and the Nordic region, including the Hong Kong Convention, MARPOL, SOLAS, Ballast Water Management Convention and other official maritime publications from the International Maritime Organization.
