HazMat Expert
Ship Recycling as per
EU SRR and IMO HKC
Abstract
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Relevant
Regulations Hong Kong Convention, HKC (in force since 26 June
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2023)
Adopted in 2009 by IMO, Hong Kong International
Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound
International
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Recycling of Ships
ILO – C162 (in force since1989)
International Labour Organization Asbestos
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Convention R172, Asbestos Recommendation, adopted
in 1986
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The Stockholm Convention (in force since 2004)
Controlling Persistent Organic Pollutants
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There are more…
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443 commercial vessels sold to the scrap yards in 2022
292 large tankers,
bulkers, offshore
platforms, cargo-
and cruise ships
were broken down
on the beaches of
Bangladesh, India
and Pakistan,
amounting to more
than 80% of the
gross tonnage
dismantled globally.
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IMO Hong Kong
Convention
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IMO Hong Kong Convention
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The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and
Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009
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In force since 26 June 2023
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Objectives
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“Prevent, reduce, minimize and, to
the extent practicable, eliminate
accidents, injuries and other adverse
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effects on HUMAN HEALTH and the
ENVIRONMENT caused by Ship
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Recycling, and enhance ship safety,
protection of human health and the
environment throughout a ship’s
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operating life” (Art. 1)
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Guidance
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2015 Guidelines for
the Development of
the Inventory of
Hazardous
Materials (MEPC.
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269(68))
EMSA’s Best Practice
Guidance on the
Inventory of
Hazardous
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Materials
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Regulation
Recycling
EU Ship
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EU Regulation N° 1257/2013
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Adopted by the European Parliament on 22nd October 2013
Entered into force on 30 December 2013
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Practical effects starting in 2015
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Application
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Non EU ships entering EU ports will be also required to
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comply with the applicable requirements of the regulation
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Differences
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EU SRR IMO HKC
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EU SRR additional requests
To cover two more HazMats for the IHM
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Operate from built structures
(PFOS and HBCDD)
Control of any leakage, in particular in International standards for downstream
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intertidal zones waste management
Handle HM, and waste only on
impermeable floors with effective List of EU approved SRFs
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drainage systems
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Inspections,
Certificates
(EU SRR)
Surveys,
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EU Regulation Requirements
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Surveys and Certificates (3/3)
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▪ Initial Survey
▪ Renewal Survey INVENTORY CERTIFICATE
▪ Additional Survey (duration: no more than 5 years)
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▪ Final Survey
READY FOR
READY RECYCLINGCERTIFICATE
FOR RECYCLING CERTIFICATE
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(duration: no more than three months)
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Ship Recycling
Yards
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Choice of the Ship Recycling Facility
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European ship owners to ensure that ships are only
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recycled in ship recycling facilities included in a list
published by the EU
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Inventory of
Hazardous
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Materials
Main features
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PART I, II, III
Surveys
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Scope of the IHM
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Materials to Be Listed in the IHM
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EMSA Best Practice Guidance on
IHM Annex B – Materials to be
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listed in the IHM Part I (1/3)
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Materials to Be Listed in the IHM
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EMSA Best Practice Guidance on
IHM Annex B – Materials to be
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listed in the IHM Part I (2/3)
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Materials to Be Listed in the IHM
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EMSA Best Practice Guidance on
IHM Annex B – Materials to be
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listed in the IHM Part I (3/3)
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Supplier’s Declaration of
Conformity for Material
Declarations Management
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Material Declaration Form
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Development Process of the IHM Part I - Existing Ships
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Step 1 Collection of necessary information
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Step 2 Analysis and definition of scope of assessment
Preparation of VSCP (1./List for visual check 2./List for
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Step 3 sampling check 3./List of PCHM) + Risk Assessment
On board visual/sampling check (Targeted sampling and
Step 4
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possible random sampling applying a sampling methodology)
Preparation of Part I of the IHM and related documentation
Step 5 (IHM standard format + document archive)
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Development Process of the IHM Part I - Existing Ships
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Item classified as
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▪ “Containing” or “Not containing” requires a “Visual Check”
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▪ “Unknown” has to be checked Visually and part of a
“Sampling Check”
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▪ “Unknown” can also be classed as “Potentially Containing
Hazardous Material, PCHM”
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Development Process of the IHM Part I - Existing Ships
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Visual/Sampling Check Plan (VSCP)
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PCHM - Potentially containing hazardous materials
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1. Non-accessible locations, or
2. locations/items where ship’s safety does not allow
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sample taking are classified as PCHM.
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Visual Sampling/Checking Plan Preparation
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Step 4 Checklist (Step 4 and 5)
Analysis and definition of scope of assessment for “Sample Ship”
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Development of IHM Part I
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Asbestos
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Asbestos mining Properties:
existed more than ▪ Non-flammable
4,000 years ago,
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▪ Durable and stable to heat, corrosion and chemicals
but large-scale
mining began at ▪ Has unique properties for electrical and heat insulation
the end of the 19th Bio persistent
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century, when ▪ High tensile strength, flexibility
manufacturers and ▪ Have no detectible odour or taste
builders began
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▪ Insoluble in water (wasserunlöslich)
using asbestos for
▪ Exists in two thirds of the rocks in the earth's crust.
its desirable
physical properties. ▪ Asbestos fibers are released into the environment through erosion
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and carried by the wind.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
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Properties
PCBs as oily substances have some characteristics that made them ideal for
industrial use. Their characteristics are:
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Very stable even when
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Good isolator, not exposed to heat Inflammable
conductive and pressure (flame resistant)
(heat resistant)
Cheap to
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manufacture
Insoluble in water Incompressible Very low volatility
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PerfluorooctaneSulfonic
Acid (PFOS)
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Health Effects – Humans
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In humans, occupational
exposures have been linked to:
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▪ Utero exposures have been
linked to reduced weight and
size at birth
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▪ Bladder and kidney cancers
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▪ Diabetes
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On Board
Sampling
Visual/
Check
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Sampling for Asbestos
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Precautions and Instructions
1. Wear a single use NIOSH and wear disposable gloves and protective clothing
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2. Turn off heating/cooling systems in the area to minimize the spread of any released fibers.
Seal off the area as much as possible, making sure children and pets are not allowed in
3. Place a plastic sheet on the floor below the area where the sample is to be taken
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4. Use a small “zip-lock” bag to contain the sample
5. The bag should be clean and dry
6. Before taking the sample, wet the material to be sampled with a fine mist of water containing
a few drops of detergent (this will minimize the release of asbestos fibers)
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7. Using a clean knife, cut out a small piece of material about 2 square inches or approximately
2 tablespoons worth and put in it the zip-lock bag. Be sure to penetrate any paint or
protective coating and make sure you sample all layers of the material ……
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On Board Visual-Sampling Check
Gaskets
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On Board Visual-Sampling Check
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Batteries
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Electrical
cable
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Ferods
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On Board Visual-Sampling Check
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Smoke and Heat Detector
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IHM Report
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Preparation of Part 1 of the Inventory
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Inventory of Hazardous Materials for “Sample Ship”
Part I – Hazardous Materials Contained in the Ship's Structure and Equipment
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* Each item should be entered in order based on its location, from a lower level to an upper level
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Preparation of Part 1 of the Inventory
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Inventory of Hazardous Materials for “Sample Ship”
Part I – Hazardous Materials Contained in the Ship's Structure and Equipment
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* Each item should be entered in order based on its location, from a lower level to an upper level
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and from a fore part to an aft part.
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Preparation of Part 1 of the Inventory
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Example of Location Diagram of Hazardous Materials
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Safe Measures
Sampling and
Use of PPE
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PPE – Personal
Protective
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Personal protective equipment, commonly referred
Equipment to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure
to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and
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illnesses.
These injuries and illnesses may result from contact
Definition:
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with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical,
mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
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Personal protective equipment may include items
such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or
muffs, helmets, respirators, or coveralls, vests and
full body suits.
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Standards for
Reference
Samples
Testing
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Testing
Samples
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ISO / IEC 17025 is a standard that expresses the
Laboratory
"general requirements for the competence of testing
Accredited
and calibration laboratories". [1] The latest edition
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was released in November 2017.
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According to the type of Hazardous Material to be
analyzed, reference is made to a Standardized
analysis methods.
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Estimation of
Amounts
the HM
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Estimation of the HM Amounts
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Masses: Calculation
Sprayed asbestos with
allotment of cement
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under white, asbestos
containing, hard-shell.
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Estimation of the HM Amounts
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Masses: Calculation
Reference Factor for Certain Surfaces To prepare the calculation it is
necessary to obtain some
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It is possible to calculate the surface for measured data on board the
different reference surfaces and to establish a ship:
reference-factor for the multiplication with the
plain surface.
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Weight of coating samplings
The factors have to be established for different (scratching of defined surface,
spaces and different functions separately. e.g. 15x15cm, estimate loss of
material by ~20%).
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The construction differs for different functions.
The amount and scale of frames differs with
their position in the hull. Number and dimensions of
frames, etc.
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