1.2 Approach of the guidelines
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1.2 Approach of the guidelines

  Article 6 and regulation 16 of the Convention require Ship Recycling Facilities that recycle ships to which the Convention applies, or ships treated similarly pursuant to article 3.4 of the Convention, to be authorized taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization.

 The present guidelines provide guidance on establishing a scheme for authorizing Ship Recycling Facilities, covering the following areas: necessary documentation; verification of documentation; site inspection; audit scheme; specific procedural action relating to issuing, amending, suspending, withdrawing and renewing the Document of Authorization to conduct Ship Recycling (DASR); validity of the DASR; communication of information; and monitoring of the activities of the Ship Recycling Facility.

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