EU ship recycling rules can affect non-EU flags
08 April 2019Since the beginning of 2019, the EU has had its own set of rules for ship recycling. The rules may even influence shipowners not using an EU flag.
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Shipping encouraged to use new transitional measures for ship recycling
22 January 2016Shipping companies are being strongly encouraged to use new ‘Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships for Recycling’ launched by a wide coalition of international shipping industry organisations.
Free BIMCO webinar on how EU Ship Recycling rules affect international shipping
24 September 2020Starting at 11:00 CET 1 October, BIMCO will host a webinar which will reveal the results of its latest study on EU-approved ship recycling yards, and discuss how to manage an Inventory of hazardous materials, as required by the EU, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BIMCO's advice on ship recycling
29 March 2019Shipowners have a role to play, and responsibility to take, in the transitional period before the Hong Kong Convention enters into force. In this context BIMCO recommends to its members to use facilities that live up to requirements of the Hong Kong Convention already before its entry into force.
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21 April 2020COVID-19 causes problems for implementing EU legislation
09 July 2020The COVID-19 pandemic affects the industry’s endeavours to implement the upcoming European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) and many shipowners may not be able to finalize the required Inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) prior to the deadline.
BIMCO seeks participants for inventory of hazardous materials survey
20 May 2020In an effort to understand the situation that members are facing, BIMCO is launching a survey regarding the European Union’s Ship Recycling Regulations’ (EUSRR) requirement of Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) that most cargo ships must comply with from 31 December 2020.
COVID-19 affecting new inventory of hazardous materials requirements in December
29 April 2020From 31 December 2020, all ships of 500 GT and above – regardless of the flag they are flying – will be required to carry an inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) when calling a port or anchorage of a country that is a member of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). Failure to do so may result in penalisation.
EU-flagged newbuildings to carry IHM
28 December 2018Starting 31 December 2018, EU-flagged newbuildings must carry out an inventory of hazardous materials on board and carry relevant certification.
MEPC reaffirms that early movers of ballast water systems are not penalised
07 July 2017MEPC 71 progressed in ensuring smoother implementation of the ballast water convention. One of the achievements was reaffirming the agreement regarding the provisions for non-penalisation of early movers that have installed ballast water management systems according to G8 guidelines.
