Ship Recycling - The Hongkong Convention

This course will help participants gain in-depth knowledge regarding the Hong Kong Convention in the context of the Ship Scrapping Industry, with a focus on the strategic position of India in ship recycling. India has emerged as one of the largest hubs for ship recycling and it is imperative that all stakeholders become well conversant with the international regulations governing this industry.

The Hong Kong Convention, Development and Maintenance Inventory of Hazardous Materials on board the Ships with over 500 GT. This inventory will be useful in identifying the quantity and location of hazardous materials on board a ship and thus facilitating safe handling and disposal practices. Hong Kong Convention, List and Preparation of Dangerous Goods for Ships Over 500 Tons (GT). These inventories help identify the type and quantity of hazardous materials on board the ship, as well as their handling and disposal properly. Secondly, the Convention provides that ship recycling may be undertaken only in facilities authorized by the competent authority. This is clearly a requirement that underlines the need for high environmental and safety standards right from the beginning of the recycling process.