2.1 A SRP should be viewed as a tool by which
the ship recycling facility and the shipowner can ensure an understanding
of the process that will be used for the recycling of a ship. The
SRP should include, but is not limited to, a description of the:
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.1 methods and procedures for managing (including
identification (sampling/analysis), abatement, removal, treatment,
storage, transportation, and disposal) potentially hazardous materials;
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.2 methods and procedures to be implemented to
protect worker safety and health at the recycling facility;
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.3 methods and procedures to be implemented to
protect the environment; and
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.4 methods, procedures, and sequencing of the
ship recycling, including work that will be accomplished prior to,
at and after the ship arrives at the recycling facility.
2.2 The SRP should be developed by the recycling
facility in consultation with the shipowner. Although development
of the SRP is a co-operative effort between the ship recycling facility
and the shipowner, the major responsibility rests with the ship recycling
facility, which is in the best position to:
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.1 understand and describe the methods and procedures
it uses in its recycling operation;
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.2 be aware of the facilities and capabilities
available for materials handling and the disposal of wastes generated
during recycling;
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.3 know the skills and capabilities of its workforce
and the availability of local support services; and
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.4 know the relevant national laws and regulations
that apply to the facility and its activities.
2.3 Preparation of the SRP should begin well before
the ship arrives at the recycling facility and should be largely complete
and agreed prior to execution of a contract between the shipowner
and the recycling facility.
2.4 The SRP should take into account potential
hazards to worker health and safety and the environment that may arise
during the recycling activity. It should make clear whether and to
what extent work, such as pre-cleaning, identification of potential
hazards, removal of stores, etc. will take place at a location other
than at the ultimate recycling facility. In considering issues such
as pre-cleaning prior to delivery, the recycling facility and the
shipowner should keep in mind that the safe operation or towing of
the ship and the safety of its crew are of paramount importance. The
extent to which that work will be incorporated into the SRP will depend
upon the relationship between the ultimate recycling facility, the
shipowner and the facility at which the other work will take place.
For example, the SRP between the shipowner and the ultimate recycling
facility may reflect in general terms what activities will take place
prior to the ship's arrival (e.g. hazardous materials marking, pre-arrival
removal of some materials); however, it may not reflect details of
how that work will be accomplished elsewhere.
2.5 The SRP should consider the information contained
in the Green Passport/Inventory of hazardous materials as well as
the ship's plans and drawings and relevant instruction manuals.
2.6 The SRP should include the following components: