yakdoli/chandra-27b-ocr-v1 huggingface dataset:
offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to this Convention and the International
Ready for Recycling Certificate drawn up only in the official language of the issuing Party to
ships recycled in Ship Recycling Facilities under the jurisdiction of the issuing Party.




                      Regulation 14 - Duration and validity of the certificates


1 An International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials issued under regulation 11
or 12 shall cease to be valid in any of the following cases:
   .1 if the condition of the ship does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the
      certificate, including where Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is not properly
      maintained and updated, reflecting changes in ship structure and equipment, in accordance
      with the guidelines developed by the Organization;
   .2 upon transfer of the ship to the flag of another State. A new certificate shall only be
       issued when the Party issuing the new certificate is fully satisfied that the ship is in
       compliance with the requirements of regulation 10. In the case of a transfer between
       Parties, if requested within three months after the transfer has taken place, the Party
       whose flag the ship was formerly entitled to fly shall, as soon as possible, transmit to the
       Administration copies of the certificates carried by the ship before the transfer and, if
       available, copies of the relevant survey reports;
   .3 if the renewal survey is not completed within the periods specified under regulations 10.1
      and 11; or
   .4 if the certificate is not endorsed in accordance with regulation 11 or 12.


2 An International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be issued for a period
specified by the Administration, which shall not exceed five years.


3 An International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued for a period specified by the
Administration that shall not exceed three months.


4 An International Ready for Recycling Certificate issued under regulation 11 or 12 shall cease
to be valid if the condition of the ship does not correspond substantially with the particulars of
the certificate.
5 The International Ready for Recycling Certificate may be extended by the Administration or
by any person or organization authorized by it for a single point to point voyage to the Ship
Recycling Facility.




              CHAPTER 3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIP RECYCLING FACILITIES


                          Regulation 15 - Controls on Ship Recycling Facilities


1 Each Party shall establish legislation, regulations, and standards that are necessary to ensure
that   Ship   Recycling     Facilities   are   designed,   constructed,   and   operated   in   a   safe   and
environmentally sound manner in accordance with the regulations of this Convention.


2 Each Party shall establish a mechanism for authorizing Ship Recycling Facilities with
appropriate conditions to ensure that such Ship Recycling Facilities meet the requirements of this
Convention.


3 Each Party shall establish a mechanism for ensuring that Ship Recycling Facilities comply
with the requirements of this chapter including the establishment and effective use of inspection,
monitoring and enforcement provisions, including powers of entry and sampling. Such a
mechanism may include an audit scheme to be carried out by the Competent Authority(ies) or
an organization recognized by the Party, taking into account guidelines developed by the
Organization, and the results of these audits should be communicated to the Organization.


4 Each Party shall designate one or more Competent Authorities and the single contact point to
be used by the Organization, Parties to this Convention and other interested entities, for matters
related to Ship Recycling Facilities operating within the jurisdiction of that Party.




                      Regulation 16 - Authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities


1 Ship Recycling Facilities which recycle ships to which this Convention applies, or ships
treated similarly pursuant to Article 3.4, shall be authorized by a Party taking into account the
guidelines developed by the Organization.


2 The authorization shall be carried out by the Competent Authority(ies) and shall include
verification of documentation required by this Convention and a site inspection. The Competent
Authority(ies) may however entrust the authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities to organizations
recognized by it.


3 The Party shall notify the Organization of the specific responsibilities and conditions of the
authority delegated to the recognized organizations, for circulation to Parties. In every case, the
Competent Authority(ies) retains full responsibility for the authorization issued.


4 The authorization shall be drawn up in the form set forth in Appendix 5. If the language
used is neither English, French nor Spanish, the text shall include a translation into one of
these languages.


5 The authorization shall be valid for a period specified by the Party but not exceeding 5
years. The Party shall identify the terms for which the authorization will be issued, withdrawn,
suspended, amended and renewed, and communicate these terms to the Ship Recycling Facilities.
If a Ship Recycling Facility refuses inspection by the Competent Authority(ies) or the
recognized organization operating on its/their behalf, the authorization shall be suspended or
withdrawn.


6 If incidents or actions taken at the Ship Recycling Facility have the effect that the conditions
for the authorization are no longer fulfilled, the Ship Recycling Facility shall inform the
Competent Authority(ies). The Competent Authority(ies) may accordingly decide to suspend or
withdraw the authorization, or require corrective actions by the Ship Recycling Facility.




                               Regulation 17 - General requirements


1 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall establish management                systems,
procedures and techniques which do not pose health risks to the workers concerned or to the
population in the vicinity of the Ship Recycling Facility and which will prevent, reduce,
minimize and to the extent practicable eliminate adverse effects on the environment caused by
Ship Recycling, taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization.


2 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall, for ships to which this Convention
applies, or ships treated similarly pursuant to Article 3.4:
   .1 only accept ships that:
       .1 comply with this Convention; or
       .2 meet the requirements of this Convention;
   .2 only accept ships which they are authorized to recycle; and
   .3 have the documentation of its authorization available if such documentation is requested
       by a shipowner that is considering recycling a ship at that Ship Recycling Facility.




                           Regulation 18 - Ship Recycling Facility Plan


   Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall prepare a Ship Recycling Facility Plan.
The Plan shall be adopted by the board or the appropriate governing body of the Recycling
Company, and shall include:
   .1 a policy ensuring workers’ safety and the protection of human health and the
       environment, including the establishment of objectives that lead to the minimization and
       elimination to the extent practicable of the adverse effects on human health and the
       environment caused by Ship Recycling;
   .2 a system for ensuring implementation of the requirements set out in this Convention, the
       achievement of the goals set out in the policy of the Recycling Company, and the
       continuous improvement of the procedures and standards used in the Ship Recycling
       operations;
   .3 identification of roles and responsibilities for employers and workers when conducting Ship
      Recycling operations;
   .4 a programme for providing appropriate information and training of workers for the safe
       and environmentally sound operation of the Ship Recycling Facility;
   .5 an emergency preparedness and response plan;
   .6 a system for monitoring the performance of Ship Recycling;
.7 a record-keeping system showing how Ship Recycling is carried out;
  .8 a system for reporting discharges, emissions, incidents and accidents causing damage, or
      with the potential of causing damage, to workers’ safety, human health and the
      environment; and
  .9 a system for reporting occupational diseases, accidents, injuries and other adverse effects
     on workers’ safety and human health,
  taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization.




      Regulation 19 - Prevention of adverse effects to human health and the environment


  Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall establish and utilize procedures to:
  .1 prevent explosions, fires, and other unsafe conditions by ensuring that Safe-for-hot work
      conditions and procedures are established, maintained and monitored throughout Ship
      Recycling;
  .2 prevent harm from dangerous atmospheres and other unsafe conditions by ensuring that
      Safe-for-entry conditions and procedures are established, maintained, and monitored in
      ship spaces and enclosed spaces, throughout Ship Recycling;
  .3 prevent other accidents, occupational diseases and injuries or other adverse effects on
      human health and the environment; and
  .4 prevent spills or emissions throughout Ship Recycling which may cause harm to human
      health and/or the environment,
  taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization.




      Regulation 20 - Safe and environmentally sound management of Hazardous Materials


1 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall ensure safe and environmentally sound
removal of any Hazardous Material contained in a ship certified in accordance with regulations
11 or 12. The person(s) in charge of the recycling operations and the workers shall be familiar
with the requirements of this Convention relevant to their tasks and, in particular, actively use
the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and the Ship Recycling Plan, prior to and during the
removal of Hazardous Materials.
2 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall ensure that all Hazardous Materials
detailed in the Inventory are identified, labelled, packaged and removed to the maximum extent
possible prior to cutting by properly trained and equiped workers, taking into account the
guidelines developed by the Organization, in particular:
  .1 hazardous liquids, residues and sediments;
  .2 substances or objects containing heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and
      hexavalent chromium;
  .3 paints and coatings that are highly flammable and/or lead to toxic releases;
  .4 asbestos and materials containing asbestos;
  .5 PCB and materials containing PCBs, ensuring that heat inducing equipment is avoided
      during such operations;
  .6 CFCs and halons; and
  .7 other Hazardous Materials not listed above and that are not a part of the ship structure.


3 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall provide for and ensure safe and
environmentally sound management of all Hazardous Materials and wastes removed from the
ship recycled at that Ship Recycling Facility. Waste management and disposal sites shall be
identified to provide for the further safe and environmentally sound management of materials.


4 All wastes generated from the recycling activity shall be kept separate from recyclable
materials and equipment, labelled, stored in appropriate conditions that do not pose a risk to the
workers, human health or the environment and only transferred to a waste management facility
authorized to deal with their treatment and disposal in a safe and environmentally sound
manner.




                      Regulation 21 - Emergency preparedness and response


  Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall establish and maintain an emergency
preparedness and response plan. The plan shall be made having regard to the location and
environment of the Ship Recycling Facility, and shall take into account the size and nature of
activities associated with each Ship Recycling operation. The plan shall furthermore:
.1 ensure that the necessary equipment and procedures to be followed in the case of an
      emergency are in place, and that drills are conducted on a regular basis;
   .2 ensure that the necessary information, internal communication and co-ordination are
       provided to protect all people and the environment in the event of an emergency at the
       Ship Recycling Facility;
   .3 provide for communication with, and information to, the relevant Competent Authority(ies),
      the neighbourhood and emergency response services;
   .4 provide for first-aid and medical assistance, fire-fighting and evacuation of all people at
      the Ship Recycling Facility, pollution prevention; and
   .5 provide for relevant information and training to all workers of the Ship Recycling Facility,
      at all levels and according to their competence, including regular exercises in emergency
      prevention, preparedness and response procedures.




                            Regulation 22 - Worker safety and training


1 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall provide for worker safety by measures
including:
   .1 ensuring the availability, maintenance and use of personal protective equipment and
       clothing needed for all Ship Recycling operations;
   .2 ensuring that training programmes are provided to enable workers to safely undertake all
      Ship Recycling operations they are tasked to do; and
   .3 ensuring that all workers at the Ship Recycling Facility have been provided with
       appropriate training and familiarization prior to performing any Ship Recycling operation.


2 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall provide and ensure the use of personal
protective equipment for operations requiring such use, including:
   .1 head protection;
   .2 face and eye protection;
   .3 hand and foot protection;
   .4 respiratory protective equipment;
   .5 hearing protection;
   .6 protectors against radioactive contamination;
.7 protection from falls; and
   .8 appropriate clothing.


3 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party may co-operate in providing for training of
workers. Taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization, the training
programmes set forth in paragraph 1.2 of this regulation shall:
   .1 cover all workers including contractor personnel and employees in the Ship Recycling
         Facility;
   .2 be conducted by Competent persons;
   .3 provide for initial and refresher training at appropriate intervals;
   .4 include participants’ evaluation of their comprehension and retention of the training;
   .5 be reviewed periodically and modified as necessary; and
   .6 be documented.




   Regulation 23 - Reporting on incidents, accidents, occupational diseases and chronic effects


1 Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party shall report to the Competent Authority(ies)
any incident, accident, occupational diseases, or chronic effects causing, or with the potential of
causing, risks to workers safety, human health and the environment.


2 Reports shall contain a description of the incident, accident, occupational disease, or chronic
effect, its cause, the response action taken and the consequences and corrective actions to be
taken.




                           CHAPTER 4 - REPORTING REQUIREMENTS


                     Regulation 24 - Initial notification and reporting requirements


1 A shipowner shall notify the Administration in due time and in writing of the intention to
recycle a ship in order to enable the Administration to prepare for the survey and certification
required by this Convention.
2 A Ship Recycling Facility when preparing to receive a ship for recycling shall notify in due
time and in writing its Competent Authority(ies) of the intent. The notification shall include at
least the following ship details:
   .1 name of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly;
   .2 date on which the ship was registered with that State;
   .3 ship’s identification number (IMO number);
   .4 hull number on new-building delivery;
   .5 name and type of the ship;
   .6 port at which the ship is registered;
   .7 name and address of the Shipowner as well as the IMO registered owner identification
       number;
   .8 name and address of the company as well as the IMO company identification number;
   .9 name of all classification society(ies) with which the ship is classed;
   .10 ship’s main particulars (Length overall (LOA), Breadth (Moulded), Depth (Moulded),
       Lightweight, Gross and Net tonnage, and engine type and rating);
   .11 Inventory of Hazardous Materials; and
   .12 draft ship recycling plan for approval pursuant to regulation 9.


3 When the ship destined to be recycled has acquired the International Ready for Recycling
Certificate, the Ship Recycling Facility shall report to its Competent Authority(ies) the planned
start of the Ship Recycling. The report shall be in accordance with the reporting format in
Appendix 6, and shall at least include a copy of the International Ready for Recycling
Certificate. Recycling of the ship shall not start prior to the submission of the report.




                            Regulation 25 - Reporting upon completion


   When the partial or complete recycling of a ship is completed in accordance with the
requirements of this Convention, a Statement of Completion shall be issued by the Ship
Recycling Facility and reported to its Competent Authority(ies). This report must be compiled as
shown in appendix 7. The Competent Authority(ies) shall send a copy of the Statement to the
Administration which issued the International Ready for Recycling Certificate for the ship. The
Statement shall be issued within 14 days of the date of partial or completed Ship Recycling in
accordance with the Ship Recycling Plan and shall include a report on incidents and accidents
damaging human health and/or the environment if any.
APPENDIX 2
   MINIMUM LIST OF ITEMS FOR THE INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS



Any Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 1
Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds
Hexavalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium Compounds
Lead and Lead Compounds
Mercury and Mercury Compounds
Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBBs)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (more than 3 chlorine atoms)
Radioactive Substances
Certain Shortchain Chlorinated Paraffins (Alkanes, C10-C13, chloro)
APPENDIX 3
             FORM OF THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE ON INVENTORY OF
                                    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS


     INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE ON INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS


 (Note: This certificate shall be supplemented by Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials)



          (Official seal)                                             (State)


Issued under the provisions of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and
Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”)
under the authority of the Government of



                                  (Full designation of the country)


     by
                      (Full designation of the person or organization authorized
                               under the provisions of the Convention)


Particulars of the Ship
      Name of Ship
      Distinctive number or letters
      Port of Registry
      Gross tonnage
      IMO number
      Name and address of shipowner
      IMO registered owner
      identification number
      IMO company identification
      number
      Date of Construction
Particulars of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials


Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials identification/verification number:


        Note: Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials, as required by regulation 5 of the
        Annex to the Convention, is an essential part of the International Certificate on Inventory
        of Hazardous Materials and must always accompany the International Certificate on
        Inventory of Hazardous Materials. Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials should
        be compiled on the basis of the standard format shown in the guidelines developed by the
        Organization.


THIS IS TO CERTIFY:


        1.      that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 10 of the Annex to
        the Convention; and
        .2      that the survey shows that Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials fully
        complies with the applicable requirements of the Convention.


Completion date of survey on which this certificate is based:                  (dd/mm/yyyy)


This certificate is valid until                                             (dd/mm/yyyy)


Issued at
                                     (Place of issue of certificate)


(dd/mm/yyyy)
             (Date of issue) (Signature of duly authorized official issuing the certificate)



                            (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE CERTIFICATE IF VALID FOR LESS THAN FIVE
                             YEARS WHERE REGULATION 11.6 APPLIES＊


The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Convention, and this certificate shall, in
accordance with regulation 11.6 of the Annex to the Convention, be accepted as valid
until(dd/mm/yyyy):
Signed
                                    (Signature of duly authorized official)


Place:


Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)


                              (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)



          ENDORSEMENT WHERE THE RENEWAL SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETED
                                   AND REGULATION 11.7 APPLIES*


The ship complies with the relevant provisions of the Convention, and this certificate shall, in
accordance with regulation 11.7 of the Annex to the Convention, be accepted as valid until
(dd/mm/yyyy):


Signed:
                                    (Signature of duly authorized official)


Place:


Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)


                              (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)



*   This page of the endorsement at survey shall be reproduced and added to the certificate as considered necessary
    by the Administration.
ENDORSEMENT TO EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF THE CERTIFICATE UNTIL
          REACHING THE PORT OF SURVEY OR FOR A PERIOD OF GRACE WHERE
                                 REGULATION 11.8 OR 11.9 APPLIES＊


This certificate shall, in accordance with regulation 11.8 or 11.9** of the Annex to the
Convention, be accepted as valid until (dd/mm/yyyy):


Signed:
                                    (Signature of duly authorized official)


Place:


Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)


                              (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)



                             ENDORSEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY＊


At an additional survey in accordance with regulation 10 of the Annex to the Convention, the
ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of the Convention.


Signed:
                                    (Signature of duly authorized official)


Place:


Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)


                              (Seal or stamp of the authority, as appropriate)



*   This page of the endorsement at survey shall be reproduced and added to the certificate as considered necessary
    by the Administration.
** Delete as appropriate.