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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