1.1 These Guidelines provide further technical
information and guidance for the preparation of a suitable ship recycling
plan (SRP), as recommended in section
8.3.2 of the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling (hereinafter
referred to as the "IMO Guidelines"). Not all of the guidance provided
herein may be applicable to all situations. Both recycling facilities
and shipowners are encouraged to adopt those that are relevant to
their situation.