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Facility that the Ship Recycling has been completed in accordance with this Convention.


11 "Tanker" means an oil tanker as defined in MARPOL Annex Ⅰ or an NLS tanker as
defined MARPOL Annex Ⅱ.


12 "Worker" means any person who performs work, either regularly or temporarily, in the
context of an employment relationship including contractor personnel.




                              Regulation 2 - General applicability


  Unless expressly provided otherwise, the design, construction, survey, certification, operation
and recycling of ships shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Annex.




        Regulation 3 - Relationship with other standards, recommendations and guidance


  Parties shall take measures to implement the requirements of the regulations of this Annex,
taking into account relevant and applicable standards, recommendations and guidance developed
by the International Labour Organization and the relevant and applicable technical standards,
recommendations and guidance developed under the Basel Convention on the Control of
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal.




                         CHAPTER 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS


               Part A - Design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships


                     Regulation 4 - Controls of ships’ Hazardous Materials


  In accordance with the requirements specified in Appendix 1 to this Convention each Party:
  .1 shall prohibit and/or restrict the installation or use of Hazardous Materials listed in
      Appendix 1 on ships entitled to fly its flag or operating under its authority; and
.2 shall prohibit and/or restrict the installation or use of such materials on ships, whilst in
       its ports, shipyards, ship repair yards, or offshore terminals,
  and shall take effective measures to ensure that such ships comply with those requirements.




                         Regulation 5 - Inventory of Hazardous Materials


1 Each new ship shall have onboard an Inventory of Hazardous Materials. The Inventory shall
be verified either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it taking
into account guidelines, including any threshold values and exemptions contained in those
guidelines, developed by the Organization. The Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be
specific to each ship and shall at least:
  .1 identify as Part I, Hazardous Materials listed in Appendices 1 and 2 to this Convention
       and contained in ship’s structure or equipment, their location and approximate quantities;
       and
  .2 clarify that the ship complies with regulation 4.


2 Existing ships shall comply as far as practicable with paragraph 1 not later than 5 years
after the entry into force of this Convention, or before going for recycling if this is earlier,
taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization and the Organization’s
Harmonized System of Survey and Certification. The Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 1,
at least, shall be identified when the Inventory is developed. For existing ships a plan shall be
prepared describing the visual/sampling check by which the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is
developed, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.


3 Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be properly maintained and updated
throughout the operational life of the ship, reflecting new installations containing Hazardous
Materials listed in Appendix 2 and relevant changes in ship structure and equipment, taking into
account the guidelines developed by the Organization.


4 Prior to recycling the Inventory shall, in addition to the properly maintained and updated Part
I, incorporate Part II for operationally generated wastes, and Part III for stores, and be verified
either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it, taking into
account the guidelines developed by the Organization.




          Regulation 6 - Procedure for proposing amendments to Appendices 1 and 2


1 Any Party may propose an amendment to Appendix 1 and/or Appendix 2 in accordance with
this regulation. The proposed amendment shall be considered within the Organization under
Article 18 paragraph 2 and this regulation.


2 When the Organization receives a proposal, it shall also bring the proposal to the attention of
the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies, intergovernmental organizations having
agreements with the Organization and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with
the Organization and shall make it available to them.


3 The Committee shall establish a technical group in accordance with regulation 7 to review
proposals submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this regulation.


4 The technical group shall review the proposal along with any additional data, including
decisions adopted by other international bodies regarding their lists of materials or hazardous
substances, submitted by any interested entity and shall evaluate and report to the Committee
whether the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the context of this Convention, to lead
to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment such that the amendment of
Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 is warranted. In this regard:
  .1 The technical group’s review shall include:
      .1.1 an evaluation of the association between the Hazardous Material in question and the
          likelihood, in the context of this Convention, that will lead to significant adverse
          effects on human health or the environment based on the submitted data or other
          relevant data brought to the attention of the group;
      .1.2 an evaluation of the potential risk reduction attributable to the proposed control
          measures and any other control measures that may be considered by the technical
          group;
      .1.3 consideration of available information on the technical feasibility of control measures;
      .1.4 consideration of available information on other effects arising from the introduction of
such control measures relating to:
          - the environment;
          - human health and safety including that of seafarers and workers; and
          - the cost to international shipping and other relevant sectors.
      .1.5 consideration of the availability of suitable alternatives to the Hazardous Material to
          be controlled, including a consideration of the potential risks of alternatives;
      .1.6 consideration of the risks posed by the Hazardous Material during the recycling
          process; and
      .1.7 consideration of suitable threshold values and any useful or necessary exemptions.
  .2 If the technical group finds that the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the
      context of this Convention, to lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the
      environment, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason to prevent the
      group from proceeding with an evaluation of the proposal.
  .3 The technical group’s report shall be in writing and shall take into account each of the
      evaluations and considerations referred to in subparagraph .1, except that the technical
      group may decide not to proceed with the evaluations and considerations described in
      subparagraph .1.2 through .1.7 if it determines after the evaluation in subparagraph .1.1
      that the proposal does not warrant further consideration.
  .4 The technical group’s report shall include, inter alia, a recommendation on whether
      international controls pursuant to this Convention are warranted on the Hazardous Material
      in question, on the suitability of the specific control measures suggested in the
      comprehensive proposal, or on other control measures which it believes to be more
      suitable.


5 The Committee shall decide whether to approve any proposal to amend Appendix 1 or
Appendix 2, and any modifications thereto, if appropriate, taking into account the technical
group’s report. Any proposed amendment shall specify the application of the amendment for
ships certified in accordance with this Convention before the entry into force of the amendment.
If the report finds that the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the context of this
Convention, to lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment, lack of
full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason to prevent a decision from being taken to
list a Hazardous Material in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. A decision not to approve the proposal
shall not preclude future submission of a new proposal with respect to a particular Hazardous
Material if new information comes to light.




                                Regulation 7 - Technical Groups


1 The Committee may establish one or more technical groups pursuant to regulation 6 as
needed. The technical group may comprize representatives of the Parties, Members of the
Organization, the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies, intergovernmental organizations
having agreements with the Organization, and non-governmental organizations in consultative
status with the Organization, which should preferably include representatives of institutions and
laboratories with expertise in environmental fate and effects of substances, toxicological effects,
marine biology, human health, economic analysis, risk management, shipbuilding, international
shipping, occupational health and safety or other fields of expertise necessary to objectively
review the technical merits of a proposal.


2 The Committee shall decide on the terms of reference, organization, participation and
operation of the technical groups. Such terms shall provide for protection of any confidential
information that may be submitted. Technical groups may hold such meetings as required, but
shall endeavour to conduct their work through written or electronic correspondence or other
media as appropriate.


3 Only the representatives of Parties may participate in formulating any recommendation to the
Committee pursuant to regulation 6. A technical group shall endeavour to achieve unanimity
among the representatives of the Parties. If unanimity is not possible, the technical group shall
communicate any minority views of such representatives.




                             Part B - Preparation for Ship Recycling


                               Regulation 8 - General requirements


  Ships destined to be recycled shall:
  .1 only be recycled at Ship Recycling Facilities that are:
.1 authorized in accordance with this Convention; and
      .2 fully authorized to undertake all the ship recycling which the Ship Recycling Plan
          specifies to be conducted by the identified Ship Recycling Facility(ies);
  .2 conduct operations in the period prior to entering the Ship Recycling Facility in order to
      minimize the amount of cargo residues, remaining fuel oil, and wastes remaining on
      board;
  .3 in the case of a tanker, arrive at the Ship Recycling Facility with cargo tanks and pump
      room(s) in a condition that is ready for certification as safe-for-entry, or safe-for-hot
      work, or both, according to national laws, regulations and policies of the Party under
      whose jurisdiction the Ship Recycling Facility operates;
  .4 provide to the Ship Recycling Facility all available information relating to the ship for
      the development of the Ship Recycling Plan required by regulation 9;
  .5 complete the Inventory required by regulation 5; and
  .6 be certified as ready for recycling by the Administration or organization recognized by it,
      prior to any recycling activity taking place.




                               Regulation 9 - Ship Recycling Plan


  A ship-specific Ship Recycling Plan shall be developed by the Ship Recycling Facility(ies)
prior to any recycling of a ship, taking into account the guidelines developed by the
Organization. The Ship Recycling Plan shall:
  .1 be developed taking into account information provided by the shipowner;
  .2 be developed in the language accepted by the Party authorizing the Ship Recycling
      Facility, and if the language used is neither English, French nor Spanish, the Ship
      Recycling Plan shall be translated into one of these languages, except where the
      Administration is satisfied that this is not necessary;
  .3 include information concerning inter alia, the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring
      of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions and how the type and amount of
      materials including those identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials will be
      managed;
  .4 in accordance with the declaration deposited pursuant to Article 16.6, be either explicitly
      or tacitly approved by the Competent Authority authorizing the Ship Recycling Facility.
The Competent Authority shall send written acknowledgement of receipt of the Ship
      Recycling Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Administration within
      three (3) working days of its receipt in accordance with regulation 24. Thereafter:
      .1 where a Party requires explicit approval of the Ship Recycling Plan, the Competent
          Authority shall send written notification of its decision to approve or deny the Ship
          Recycling Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Adminstration; and
      .2 where      a   Party   requires   tacit   approval   of   the   Ship   Recycling   Plan,   the
          acknowledgement of receipt shall specify the end date of a 14 day review period.
          The Competent Authority shall notify any written objection to the Ship Recycling
          Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Adminstration within this 14
          day review period. Where no such written objection has been notified, the Ship
          Recycling Plan shall be deemed to be approved.
  .5 once approved in accordance with paragraph .4, be made available for inspection by the
     Administration, or any nominated surveyors or organization recognized by it; and
  .6 where more than one Ship Recycling Facility is used, identify the Ship Recycling
      Facilities to be used and specify the recycling activities and the order in which they
      occur at each authorized Ship Recycling Facility.




                                 Part C - Surveys and certification


                                      Regulation 10 - Surveys


1 Ships to which this Convention applies shall be subject to the surveys specified below:
  .1 an initial survey before the ship is put in service, or before the International Certificate
      on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued. This survey shall verify that Part I of the
      Inventory required by regulation 5 is in accordance with the requirements of this
      Convention;
  .2 a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration, but not exceeding five
      years. This survey shall verify that Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
      required by regulation 5 complies with the requirements of this Convention;
  .3 an additional survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, may be
      made at the request of the shipowner after a change, replacement, or significant repair of
the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material. The survey shall be
       such as to ensure that any such change, replacement, or significant repair has been made
       in the way that the ship continues to comply with the requirements of this Convention,
       and that Part I of the Inventory is amended as necessary; and
   .4 a final survey prior to the ship being taken out of service and before the recycling of
       the ship has started. This survey shall verify:
       .1 that the Inventory of Hazardous Materials as required by regulation 5.4 is in
           accordance with the requirements of this Convention taking into           account the
           guidelines developed by the Organization;
       .2 that the Ship Recycling Plan, as required by regulation 9, properly reflects the
           information contained in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials as required by
           regulation 5.4 and contains information concerning the establishment, maintenance and
           monitoring of safe-for-entry and safe-for-hot work conditions; and
       .3 that the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) where the ship is to be recycled holds a valid
           authorization in accordance with this Convention.


2 Surveys of ships for the purpose of enforcement of the provisions of this Convention shall
be carried out by officers of the Adminstration, taking into account the guidelines developed by
the Organization. The Administration may, however, entrust the surveys either to surveyors
nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it.


3 An Administration nominating surveyors or recognizing organizations to conduct surveys, as
described in paragraph 2 shall, as a minimum, empower such nominated surveyors or recognized
organizations to:
   .1 require a ship that they survey to comply with the provisions of this Convention; and
   .2 carry out surveys and inspections if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port
       State that is a Party.


4 In every case, the Administration concerned shall be responsible to ensure the completeness
and efficiency of the survey and shall undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to satisfy
this obligation.


5 The initial and renewal surveys should be harmonized with the surveys required by other
applicable statutory instruments of the Organization.




                     Regulation 11 - Issuance and endorsement of certificates


1 An International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be issued either by the
Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it after successful completion of
an initial or renewal survey conducted in accordance with regulation 10, to any ships to which
regulation 10 applies, except for existing ships for which both an initial survey and a final
survey are conducted at the same time, taking into account the guidelines developed by the
Organization.


2 The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials issued under paragraph 1, at
the request of the shipowner, shall be endorsed either by the Administration or by any person
or organization authorized by it after successful completion of an additional survey conducted in
accordance with regulation 10.


3 Notwithstanding regulation 14.2 and the requirements of regulation 10.1.2, when the renewal
survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the
new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not
exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.


4 When the renewal survey is completed after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the
new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not
exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.


5 When the renewal survey is completed more than three months before the expiry date of the
existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal
survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey.


6 If a certificate is issued for a period of less than five years, the Administration may extend
the validity of the certificate beyond the expiry date to the maximum period specified in
regulation 10.1.2.
7 If a renewal survey has been completed and a new certificate cannot be issued or placed on
board the ship before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the person or organization
authorized by the Administration may endorse the existing certificate and such a certificate shall
be accepted as valid for a further period which shall not exceed five months from the expiry
date.


8 If a ship at the time when a certificate expires is not in a port in which it is to be
surveyed, the Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this
extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to
the port in which it is to be surveyed and then only in cases where it appears proper and
reasonable to do so. No certificate shall be extended for a period longer than three months, and
a ship to which an extension is granted shall not, on its arrival in the port in which it is to be
surveyed, be entitled by virtue of such extension to leave that port without having a new
certificate. When the renewal survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid to a date
not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension
was granted.


9 A certificate issued to a ship engaged on short voyages which has not been extended under
the foregoing provisions of this regulation may be extended by the Administration for a period
of grace of up to one month from the date of expiry stated on it. When the renewal survey is
completed, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of
expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted.


10 In special circumstances, as determined by the Administration, a new certificate need not be
dated from the date of expiry of the existing certificate as required by paragraphs 4, 8 or 9 of
this regulation. In these special circumstances, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not
exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey.


11 An International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued either by the Administration
or by any person or organization authorized by it, after successful completion of a final survey
in accordance with the provisions of regulation 10, to any ships to which regulation 10 applies,
taking into account the authorization of the Ship Recycling Facility and the guidelines developed
by the Organization.


12 A certificate issued under the authority of a Party shall be accepted by the other Parties and
regarded for all purposes covered by this Convention as having the same validity as a certificate
issued by them. Certificates shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by any
person or organization duly authorized by it. In every case, the Administration assumes full
responsibility for the certificate.




             Regulation 12 - Issuance or endorsement of a certificate by another Party


1 At the request of the Administration, another Party may cause a ship to be surveyed and, if
satisfied that the provisions of this Convention are complied with, shall issue or authorize the
issuance of a certificate to the ship, and where appropriate, endorse or authorize the
endorsement of that certificate on the ship, in accordance with this Annex.


2 A copy of the certificate and a copy of the survey report shall be transmitted as soon as
possible to the requesting Administration.


3 A certificate so issued shall contain a statement to the effect that it has been issued at the
request of the Administration and it shall have the same force and receive the same recognition
as a certificate issued by the Administration.


4 No certificate shall be issued to a ship entitled to fly the flag of a State which is not a
Party.




                                Regulation 13 - Form of the certificates


   The certificates shall be drawn up in the official language of the issuing Party, in the form
set forth in Appendices 3 and 4. If the language used is neither English, French nor Spanish,
the text shall include a translation into one of these languages. The Administration may,
however, issue the International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials drawn up only
in the official language of the issuing Party to ships not engaged in voyages to ports or