419 Guidelines for the development of the ship recycling plan

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T5/1.01                                                                                                                    MEPC/Circ.419

     12 November 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHIP RECYCLING PLAN.

 

1          Inaccordancewithsection8.3.2oftheIMOGuidelinesonShipRecycling,adoptedby Assembly  resolution  A.962(23),  the  development  and  implementation  of  a  recycling  plan  can helpensurethatashiphasbeenpreparedtothemaximumextentpossiblepriortoitsrecycling and that the safety of the ship, prior todelivery, has been taken into account.

 

2          Theshiprecyclingplanshouldbedevelopedbytherecyclingfacilityinconsultationwith

the  shipowner,  taking  into  account  the  potentialhazards  which  may  arise  during  the  recycling operation,therelevantnationalandinternationalrequirementsandthefacilitiesavailableatthe recyclingfacilityintermsofmaterials,handlingandthedisposalofanywastesgeneratedduring

the recycling process.

 

3          The  Marine  Environment  Protection  Committee,  at  its  fifty-second  session  (11  to

15 October2004),approvedtheGuidelinesforthedevelopmentoftheshiprecyclingplan,asset out at annex, aimed at providing technicalinformation and guidance for its preparation.

 

4          MemberGovernmentsareinvitedtobringtheannexedGuidelinestotheattentionofall parties concerned.

 

 

 

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ANNEX GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHIP RECYCLING PLAN.

 

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

 

   

 

1.1       TheseGuidelinesprovidefurthertechnicalinformationandguidanceforthepreparation

ofasuitableshiprecyclingplan(SRP),asrecommendedinsection8.3.2oftheIMOGuidelines

on  Ship  Recycling  (hereinafter  referred  to  as  the  “IMO Guidelines”).   Not  all  of  the  guidance providedhereinmaybeapplicabletoallsituations.  Bothrecyclingfacilitiesandshipownersare encouraged to adopt those thatare relevant to their situation.

 

SECTION 2 - GENERAL GUIDANCE

   

 

2.1       ASRPshouldbeviewedasatoolbywhichtheshiprecyclingfacilityandtheshipowner canensureanunderstandingoftheprocessthatwillbeusedfortherecyclingofaship.  TheSRP should include, but is not limited to, a description of the:

 

 

.1         methods       and       procedures       for       managing        (including         identification

(sampling/analysis),  abatement,  removal,  treatment,  storage,  transportation,  and disposal) potentially hazardous materials;

 

.2         methodsandprocedurestobeimplementedtoprotectworkersafetyandhealthat the recycling facility;

 

.3         methods and procedures to be implemented to protect the environment; and

 

.4         methods,  procedures,  and  sequencing  of  the  ship  recycling,  including  work  that will be accomplished prior to, at and after the ship arrives at the recycling facility.

 

2.2       The   SRP   should   be   developed   by   the   recycling   facility   in   consultation   with   the shipowner.  AlthoughdevelopmentoftheSRPisaco-operativeeffortbetweentheshiprecycling facilityandtheshipowner,themajorresponsibilityrestswiththeshiprecyclingfacility,whichis

in the best position to:

 

.1         understand  and  describe  the  methods  and  procedures  it  uses  in  its  recycling operation;

 

.2         beawareofthefacilitiesandcapabilitiesavailableformaterialshandlingandthe disposal of wastes generated during recycling;

 

.3         know  the  skills  and  capabilities  of  its  workforce  and  the  availability  of  local support services; and

 

.4         knowtherelevantnationallawsandregulationsthatapplytothefacilityandits activities.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3       PreparationoftheSRPshouldbeginwellbeforetheshiparrivesattherecyclingfacility

and  should  be  largely  complete  and  agreed  prior  to  execution  of  a  contract  between  the shipowner and the recycling facility.

 

2.4       TheSRPshouldtakeintoaccountpotentialhazardstoworkerhealthandsafetyandthe environmentthatmayariseduringtherecyclingactivity.   Itshouldmakeclearwhetherandto whatextentwork,suchaspre-cleaning,identificationofpotentialhazards,removalofstores,etc. willtakeplaceatalocationotherthanattheultimaterecyclingfacility.   Inconsideringissues such  as  pre-cleaning  prior  to  delivery,  the  recycling  facility  and  the  shipowner  should  keep  in mindthatthesafeoperationortowingoftheshipandthesafetyofitscrewareofparamount importance.   TheextenttowhichthatworkwillbeincorporatedintotheSRPwilldependupon

therelationshipbetweentheultimaterecyclingfacility,theshipownerandthefacilityatwhich

theotherworkwilltakeplace.   Forexample,theSRPbetweentheshipownerandtheultimate recyclingfacilitymayreflectingeneraltermswhatactivitieswilltakeplacepriortotheshipís arrival  (e.g.  hazardous  materials  marking,  pre-arrival  removal  of  some  materials);  however,  it may not reflect details ofhow that work will be accomplished elsewhere.

 

2.5       TheSRPshouldconsidertheinformationcontainedintheGreenPassport/Inventoryof hazardous materials as well as the ship's plans and drawings and relevant instruction manuals.

 

2.6       The SRP should include the following components:

 

.1         a Worker Safety and Health Plan;

 

.2         an Environmental Compliance Plan; and

 

.3         an Operational Plan.

 

SECTION 3 - SAFETY & HEALTH PLAN

     

 

3.1       The  Safety  &  Health  Plan  (SHP)  should  provide  a  concise  description  of  the  recycling facilityís plan  and  procedures  for  protecting  worker  health  and  safety  and  should  reflect applicable  requirements  of  national  legislation  and,  where  appropriate,  the  ILO  Guidelines “Safety and  Health  in  Shipbreaking:   Guidelines  for  Asian  Countries  and  Turkey”.   The  SHP should   demonstrate   that   the   safety   and   health   programme   supports   the   level   of   effort, environmental compliance and recycling and disposal procedures required for the project.

 

3.2       Plans should include, but not be limited to, descriptions and procedures of the following:

 

.1         DivingOperations.  Describethedivingprogrammeandservicestobeemployed,

if any, during the shiprecycling project;

 

.2         ConfinedandEnclosedSpaces.   Provideproceduresforidentifyingandworking

in dangerous atmospheres;

 

.3         Welding,  Cutting,  Grinding  and  Heating.         Describe  procedures  for  ventilation, personnel  monitoring  for  lead/cadmium/mercury/beryllium  exposure,  protection

of   personnel,   training,   respiratory   protection,   torch   cutting,   permits   and inspections (including hotwork certification);

 

 

 

 

.4         Fire  Prevention/Protection.      Describe  procedures  for  fire  watch,  raising  alarm,

hazards,  fire  extinguishers,  hose  lines,  water  supply,  fire  fighting  equipment, training,  proper  handling  and  storage  procedures,  and  identification  of  potential ignition sources;

 

.5         Compressed   Gas   Cylinders.       Describe  procedures  for  transporting,  moving, securing  and  storing,  and  the  use  of  hoses  and  torches  in  vicinity  of  or  on  the bottles;

 

.6         Scaffolds,  Ladders,  Workman  Aloft,  Other  Working  Surfaces.   Describe  use  of personnelflotationdevices,guardingofdeckopeningsanddeckedges,platforms, personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, and access to ships;

 

.7         Housekeeping  and  Temporary  Lighting.        Provide  procedures  for  work  areas, including aisles, passageways, and temporary flooring openings;

 

.8         HealthandSanitation.  Describewashingfacilities,showers,eatingandrecreation areas to be used, toilet facilities and change rooms;

 

.9         Communication  of  Hazards.       Describe  procedures  for  providing  information  to employees on potential hazards associated with the job;

 

.10       AsbestosAbatementProgramme.   Describetheexposureassessmentprocess,the useofregulatedareas,in-processmonitoringprocedures,engineeringcontrolsand work  practices,  qualified  persons,  measures  to  prevent  exposure  of  workers  and the environment from asbestos,lunch areas, warning signs, etc.;

 

.11       GearandEquipmentforRiggingandMaterialHandling.   Provideproceduresfor testing  and  inspections  of  ropes,  chains  and  slings  and  hooks,  chain-falls,  and hoisting and hauling equipment.  Describequalifications required of operators;

 

.12       Personal  Protective  Equipment.       Provide  information  on  procedures/equipment usedforprotectionofemployeesfromvariousrisksassociatedwithshiprecycling

at the proposed facility;

 

.13       Employee  Emergency  Plans.   Describe  emergency  escape  routes,  procedures  to accountforemployeesduringevacuations,alarmsystems,weatherplans,rescue and medical duties, treatment of injured personnel, and training procedures;

 

.14       Lead   Abatement   Programme.        Describe   procedures   to   be   used   to   provide ventilation,hygienefacilitiesandpractices,shower/changerooms,warningsigns, medical  surveillance,  exposure  monitoring,  testing,  work  clothing,  training,  etc.; and

 

.15       Spill   Containment   and   Emergency   Response   Plans.            Describe   operating procedures,  clean-up  activities,  personal  protective  equipment  and  emergency equipment,potentialhealthhazards,labellinganddisposingofwastesgenerated during clean-up, site security, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PLAN

     

 

4.1       The  Environmental  Compliance  Plan  (ECP)  should  serve  as  the  primary  basis  for evaluating the degree towhich the ship recycling facility:

 

.1         understands the environmental risksassociated with ship recycling;

 

.2         understandsandimplementstheenvironmentalrequirementsimposedbynational and international laws and regulations;

 

.3         canmanageanddisposeofallthematerialsusedinthestructureoftheship,its equipment and/or on board the ship in an environmentally sound manner; and

 

.4         implements  controls  to  protect  the  environment,  which  include  handling  and disposing ofthe hazardous materials.

 

4.2       TheECPshouldincludeinformationontherecycler'sabilitytorecycleshipsanddispose

oftheresultingmaterialsinamannerthatiscompliantwithapplicablenationalandinternational laws,  regulations,  and  guidelines.                                              Further,  the  ECP  should  reflect  the  applicable  national legislation   and,   where   appropriate,   the   Basel   Convention   “Technical   Guidelines   for   the Environmentally Sound Management of the Full and Partial Dismantling of Ships”.

 

4.3       Elements ofthe ECP

 

4.3.1    The  ECP  should  provide  a  clear  and  concise  explanation  of  procedures  for  managing potentially hazardous materials, including, but not limited to:

 

.1         fuel,  lubricants,  and  coolants;  chemicals  in  drums,  buckets,  pressurized  bottles, stored solvents, and other chemicals stocks, etc.;

 

.2         cargo residue;

 

.3         floatablematerials(e.g.plastics, Styrofoaminsulation wood);

 

.4         materialspossiblycontainingPCBs,suchaswiringinsulation(electricalcabling installed before 1975) (plastic covering may contain PCBs)1;

 

.5         waste  water/sludges  (generated  aboard  the  vessel  during  the  scrapping  process fromrainwaterintrusion,firefighting,asbestoscontrolactivity,etc.,aswellas water  that  may  be  in  compartments  of  the  vessel  at  the  time  of  arrival);  human waste in the formof sewage or graywater;residues of ballast water;

 

.6         harmfulaquaticorganisms,non-indigenousspeciesandmarinegrowthinballast water and on the hull, and sediments in ballast tanks;

 

 

1     PolychlorinatedBiphenyls(PCBs)(includestransformers,capacitors,electricalcableinsulation,feltandrubber gaskets,thermalandacousticinsulationmaterials,adhesives,paint,caulking,grouting,variousrubberandplastic products).    Address  procedures  for  each  potential  application  noted.    The  recycler  must  have  a  thoroughly

documentedsamplingplanandmethodologyfortestingmaterialsthatpotentiallycontain(orarecontaminated

with)  PCBs.   Painted  metal  surfaces  must  also  be  tested  in  accordance  with  a  sampling  plan.   A  storage  and disposalplan should also beinplace andprovidedaspart of thePlan.

 

 

 

.7         asbestos   used   in   older   ships   as   insulation   material   and   in   accommodation

panelling(includesbulkheadandpipeinsulation;bulkheadfireshields;electrical cablematerials;brakelinings;floortilesanddeckunderlay;steam,waterandvent flange  gaskets;  flexitalic  gaskets;  garlock  seals;  packing  material;  pipe  hanger inserts; and weld shop protectors and turn covers);

 

.8         chromium(ballast watertreatment, paint coatings, gaskets, etc.);

 

.9         TBT paints;and

 

.10       environmental monitoring.

 

4.3.2    Itemsonshipsthatmaypotentiallycontainsubstancesofconcernincludethoseidentified

in section 4.2 of the IMO Guidelines.

 

4.3.3    In  identifying  potentially  hazardous  materials  on  board  ships  the  list  of  “Potentially hazardous materials which may be on board ships delivered to recycling facilities” (appendix 2 of

the IMO Guidelines) should be considered for guidance.

 

4.3.4    The  ECP  should  identify  all  permits,  certificates,  approvals,  and  licences  required  by international,  national  and  local  environmental  agencies  and  issued  to  the  recycling  facility  to carry  out  the  work,  including  those  required  for  the  management  of  potentially  hazardous material.

 

4.3.5    The  ECP  should  identify  all  entities  to  be  involved  with  the  process.             This  includes sub-contractorsinvolvedwithrecyclingoperationsatthesite,andthosewhotest,transportand provide  the  disposal  site/method.            Copies  of  licences,  approvals,  permits,  and  insurance,  etc. should be included.

 

4.3.6    TheECPshouldincludeacopyofthesite'sspillpreventionand/orspillresponseplan. Information related to on-site water discharge requirements should be included.

 

4.3.7    The   ECP   should   describe   whether   the   recycling   facility,   any   parent   companies, subsidiariesoraffiliatesoranyproposedsubcontractors,disposalfacilities,withinthepastfive yearshasreceivedanyfines,notices,deficiencies,etc.fromanyregulatoryentitiesorthird party environmental auditors.

 

SECTION 5 - OPERATIONAL PLAN

  

 

5.1       The  Operational  Plan  (OP)  should  describe  the  technical  approach  to  performing  the work,showingtheprocedurestoaccomplishhazardous/regulatedmaterialshandlingduringthe cuttingprocess,thestep-by-stepmethodforrecyclingthevessel,scrapmetalhandling,andthe processes  in  place  for  assuring  compliance  with  applicable  worker  safety  and  environmental laws.

 

5.2       The  technical  approach  should  address  the  following  issues  relating  to  all  work  being performed:

 

.1         provide  a  schedule  showing  the  progressive  order  in  which  the  work  will  be carried out;

 

 

 

 

.2         describe  the  arrangement  of  the  facility  to  accommodate  the  flow  of  regulated

materialandcompletionofrecycling.  Includesufficientinformationtoprovidea detailed  understanding  of  how  production  flow  will  be  incorporated  in  the proposed facility.  Include:

 

.1         production flow of hazardous/regulated material; and

.2         layout/arrangement (drawings) ofthe facility to be used;

 

.3         provide  step-by-step  procedures  to  be  followed  when  performing  the  recycling, including  hazardous/regulated  material  identification  and  remediation,  and  ship dismantling, including:

 

.1         plans for using a drydock, slip, floating dock or other method;

.2         procedures for identification and marking of hazardous materials;

.3         measures to be taken to insure intact stability during hull recycling;

.4         procedures for final recycling of the underwater hulls;

.5         measures to be taken to prevent flooding/sinkingofthe hull;

.6         measurestobetakentopreventslagorothercontaminantsfromentering the water;

.7         cleaning tanks and bilges prior to recycling; and

.8         dealing with piping and fittings;

 

.4         the  procedures  should  be  sufficiently  detailed  to  demonstrate  the  ability  of  the recycler  to  understand  the  scope  of  the  work  effort  required  and  degree  of difficulty involved;

 

.5         describetheprocedurestobeusedforsecuringthevesselintheeventofsevere weather;

 

.6         describe procedures to be used in removing fuel and oils prior to cutting; and

 

.7         describe procedures for removing and disposing of bilge and sump oil.

 

SECTION 6 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

  

 

6.1       The following documents should be consulted in the development of the SRP:

 

.1         the Green Passport as identified in the IMO Guidelines;

 

.2         the ship's plans and drawings;

 

.3         the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling;

 

.4         the  ILO  Guidelines  “Safety  and  Health  in  Shipbreaking:   Guidelines  for  Asian

Countries and Turkey”; and

 

.5         the  Basel Convention  “Technical Guidelines  for  the  Environmentally  Sound

Management of the Full and Partial Dismantling ofShips”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Datum beschikbaarheid: 07-11-2007
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• Titel: 419 Guidelines for the development of the ship recycling plan
• Organisatie: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Taal: Nederlands
• Onderwerp: Milieu / Environment
• Hoofdtaak: Koopvaardij / Merchant Shipping
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