A feasibility study commissioned by the Secretariat identifies cost effective, environmentally sound alternatives to the beaching method of ship recycling.

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A feasibility study identifies cost effective, environmentally sound alternatives to the beaching method of ship recycling.

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Introduction to new guidance and training materials developed to facilitate compliance with the Basel and Hong Kong Conventions, 29 November 2012, 10:00 (UTC+1)

This webinar provides an introduction to a project undertaken by the Secretariat to develop models of compliant ship recycling facilities, in consideration of the Basel and Hong Kong conventions, and the guidance and training materials developed to facilitate compliance.

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The benefits of ship dismantling, or recycling, derive from the materials and equipment comprising end-of-life ships, whose scrap steel, mechanical parts and other valuable equipment are recycled or refurbished for use in other industries. End-of-life ships also comprise of an array of hazardous materials – such as asbestos, PCB and waste oils – which can have serious implications for the environment and human health if not managed properly. 

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This revised legal analysis is now available and will be considered by the Open ended Working Group during its eighth meeting.

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The guidelines are also available in Bengali, Hindi, Turkish and Urdu (Copyright, Part I, Part II)

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