Lloyds Register Concise Guide to the Green Passport

Concise Guide to the Green PassportLloyd’s Register March, 2008 This document is intended to provide a quick guide on compiling a hazardous materials inventory (“Green Passport”) for submission to Lloyd’s Register Design Support Services. It is principally aimed at existing ships. For newbuilds, the process will be managed by the Lloyd’s Register site team; however, the principles are the same. This guidance will be updated and extended as knowledge develops and as further information is received from bodies such as the IMO. Please check for updated versions prior to use. Lloyd’s Register March 2008 Lloyd's Register, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in this clause as the ‘Lloyd's Register Group’. The Lloyd's Register Group assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register Group entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that contract. © Lloyd’s Register 2008 MARINE SERVICES Contents 1. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. Background The Lloyd’s Register Green Passport Purpose Responsibility Initial Approval Maintaining the inventory 4 5 5 5 5 6 3. Compiling the Inventory of Hazardous Materials Onboard 6 6 8 3.1. Starting the process 3.2. Completing the inventory 4. 5. In-service use Some common hazards and definitions 14 15 23 24 27 30 33 Appendix I - Lists of PCB Ballasts Appendix II - Compounds Used as Refrigerants or Refrigerant Blends Appendix III - Recognition of Green Passport Sampling and Assessment Service Suppliers Appendix IV – Manufacturers and Suppliers Inventory Lists for Newbuilds Appendix V – Green Passport EXAMPLE 1 March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 3 of 44 MARINE SERVICES 1. Background From the mid 1980s the centre of the ship scrapping industry shifted towards Asia, in particular to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. This industry was, and still is, virtually unregulated and has one of the worst safety records of any industry. It also causes massive environmental pollution. Initially, there was little awareness or acknowledgement of the appalling working conditions and environmental pollution. However, a concerted campaign by environmental groups has brought about widespread awareness of ship scrapping practices. Owners sending ships for scrap have also been targeted and cases are increasingly being reported in media (including the Danish Passenger ferry, Riki; the French aircraft carrier, Clemenceau, and the cruise ship, Blue Lady ex Norway). In order to address these issues, industry working groups developed the Industry Code of Practice on Ship Recycling. This guidance subsequently fed into discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which resulted in the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling, adopted by Member States in December 2003. In parallel to this activity, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) developed Guidelines on Safety and Health in Ship Breaking in Asia and Turkey and the Basel Convention published guidance on Environmentally Sound Management of Dismantling of Ships. The pre-existing Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes also began to be applied to ships, although not originally intended for this purpose. The IMO Guidelines cover the entire ship lifecycle from design through construction and operation to preparation for scrapping at the end of the ship’s useful life. New concepts such as ‘design for recycling’ and ‘licensed recycling facilities’ are included, which will require much development before they can be implemented. However, central to the Guidelines is the Green Passport. In its simplest form, it is a summary of the ship’s details, accompanied by an inventory of hazardous materials onboard. This allows the owner, the recycling facility and the relevant authorities to assess the hazards involved, and the facilities required to deal with them. It has benefits not only at scrapping, but, since it is an inventory of hazardous materials, it has major safety benefits for all onboard or those visiting the ship by allowing proper identification and management of hazards. It also allows an owner to assess his financial liability with regard to the hazardous materials onboard the ship. The IMO is presently developing a new convention that is intended for adoption in April 2009. This continues to rely on the Green Passport as a fundamental element although it more properly now calls it the ‘Inventory of Hazardous Materials’ The concept of the Green Passport is one that is considered by owners to be both useful and achievable at the present time. This guidance document aims to help owners compile Green Passports for their ships using the electronic template developed by Lloyd’s Register and the guidance contained herein. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 4 of 44 and at that future point additional detail may be required. the site team will undertake spot checks to ensure that the contents of the Green Passport prepared by the ship builder are an acceptable representation of the items onboard the ship. based on current knowledge and procedures as set out in this guidance.1.3. Ship owners will primarily be interested in safety and liability in relation to items in normal operational use. paragraph 5.MARINE SERVICES 2. It is intended to be a reasonable listing of expected or known hazards. In addition Lloyd’s Register will verify that it considers the inventory to be a reasonable listing of expected or known hazards. Similarly. Thus future end users. 2. Initial Approval Surveys New Construction The Lloyd's Register new construction site team will review and periodically audit the processes that the ship builder has implemented to capture the hazardous materials that are used to build the ship. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 5 of 44 .2. will need to identify the hazards which need to be included in the Green Passport and those items for which further information is required. areas within the Green Passport will be subject to greater scrutiny. 2. The site team will subsequently issue the Green Passport Statement of Compliance. given in suitable detail for the Owner’s purposes. Different users will have different requirements. Responsibility Lloyd’s Register will verify that the resulting Green Passport complies with the minimum documentation requirements as set out in IMO Resolution A. This is why the concept of maintenance and annual survey is essential to developing a Green Passport which will retain its usefulness through-life. paragraph 5. experience and legislation develops.1. It is not a detailed and accurate account of each and every elemental hazard onboard the ship. The Lloyd’s Register Green Passport Purpose The Green Passport is intended to comply with IMO Resolution A. (licensed) recycling facilities.962 (23). In addition.962 (23). A dismantling. 2. As knowledge. at the time of drawing up the inventory. doubtless the inventory will develop also. It is published in good faith to ensure that the guidance on which Lloyd’s Register’s Green Passport is based is fully in the public domain for scrutiny and discussion. recycling or disposal facility is likely to require far more onerous testing of potentially hazardous material. as safety and environmental legislation develops. An example of a letter to send to manufacturers and suppliers along with a possible checklist of materials is provided in Appendix IV of this guide. in the spirit of enhancing safety and the environment in a new and uncertain field of knowledge. 2. This guidance is based on currently available knowledge and practices.3. and on information provided by the owner. The approval office reviews the Green Passport and associated documentation for completeness and checks that all hazards that would be expected for ships of a similar age and type have been addressed. Machinery specifications should show details of gaskets. Compiling the Inventory of Hazardous Materials Onboard This procedure is for existing ships. Southampton or Yokohama Port). 2. 3. synthetic bearings. which should have been provided with the Green Passport CD-ROM. plans and so on. Initial Survey: The approval office liaises with the ship operator to arrange an onboard survey. Many of the items referred to or requested can be found in the ship’s onboard documentation. saving and testing the Green Passport template • Insert the Green Passport CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and follow the installation instructions found in the “Green Passport Installation and User Guide”. as laid down in this guidance. oils.2.1. Additional information may be found in Part 5 of this guidance. Electrical drawings and specifications should show details of wiring and wiring coverings and so on. 3. Southampton or Yokohama Port). asbestos. Starting the process The best place to start is the ship’s office. On completion of the onboard survey the surveyor will issue the ship with the Green Passport Statement of Compliance. If additional March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 6 of 44 . heat insulation. with a full verification survey completed every five years. The annual review can either be as part of the Annual Survey (Lloyd's Register class ships only) or by submitting the updated Green Passport to one of the Lloyd's Register approval offices (Houston. Singapore. Singapore. Newbuilds are different as the process is undertaken by the shipyard and the inventory verified by the Lloyd’s Register site team.4.3. Annual Survey: This is to be sufficient to have confidence that the ship’s crew are updating and maintaining the Green Passport in accordance with their internal procedures and sufficient for the Green Passport to continue to be an acceptable representation of hazards onboard the ship. or wherever the main plans/records/ documents for the ship are kept. Installing. This is to consist of a survey sufficient to have reasonable confidence that the contents of the Green Passport are an acceptable representation of the items onboard the ship. with a computer and printer to hand.MARINE SERVICES 2. Insulation and accommodation plans should show many of the common materials in the ship. plastics. Maintaining the inventory For the Green Passport Statement of Compliance to remain valid the inventory must be reviewed annually. transformer cooling media etc. Existing Ships The ship operator prepares the Green Passport and submits it along with the required supporting documentation to the specified approval office (Houston. if an option does not exist it can be entered manually • Please note: Information can be copied and pasted into the Green Passport pop-up windows from another source. for compliance with the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling. a pop-up window should display. You will not be allowed to save your data unless all three of these fields have been completed.MARINE SERVICES copies of the installation guide are required. please contact the Lloyd’s Register representative who supplied the CD-ROM Summary instructions for data entry Double click on one of the “Click here to add…” fields A pop-up window will be displayed where data can be entered. if desired • The ‘Type’ field has a drop-down list to select from. for each line of data • Please note: Free text can be added into any of the fields found in the pop-up window. or if there are any issues installing or opening the template. either using the drop-down menus or by entering free text • Please refer to Appendix V of this guide for an example of a completed inventory. double click on one of the ‘Click here to add…” fields. as marked on the previous page. as shown on the previous page • • Please note: Completion of the fields ‘Type’. if you cannot find the desired Type in the drop-down list then free text can be entered March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 7 of 44 . ‘Approximate Quantity’ and ‘Location’ is mandatory. which should be used as a guide when completing your Green Passport To start entering data. therefore. owner’s have the option not to test. providing details of any error messages. Potentially Hazardous Materials in the Ship’s Structure and Equipment. asbestos. Completing the inventory This guidance covers Part 1. possible. In cases where testing would be required in order to establish whether a hazard exists. click the ‘Add New Line’ button to enter more data Click the ‘Delete Line’ button to remove a selected row of data Further information regarding the pop-up windows can be found in the “Green Passport Installation and User Guide”. Parts 2 and 3 covering operationally generated wastes and stores do not need to be completed until the ship is being prepared for recycling. due to be adopted in 2009. presumed or actual hazards. However.2.MARINE SERVICES • The ‘Location’ field has a pick list to select from: o click on the desired Location in the pick list and click the ‘>’ button to add it to the ‘Selected Location/s’ field on the right-hand side of the pop-up window click on the ‘<’ button to remove a selected Location from the ‘Selected Location/s’ field if you cannot find the desired Location in the pick list then free text can be entered o o • • • • • • Click the ‘Save’ button to save your data and keep the pop-up window open Click the ‘Ok’ button to save the data and close the window Click the ‘Close’ button to close the pop-up window without saving data After entering a line of data. and may be used as a source of reference during the audit. the Green Passport will be available to ISM auditors. 3. proper safety and environmental hazard management systems (as per the ISM code) must exist for all noted probable. The proposed convention. PCBs. defines four classes of hazardous materials. which should have been provided with the Green Passport CD-ROM If you experience any problems. Owners are encouraged to employ third party subcontractors who are specialists in these fields to develop sampling March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 8 of 44 . Recognised Service Suppliers IMO is currently developing a convention providing globally applicable ship recycling regulations for international shipping and for recycling activities. but to declare the material a probable or ‘presumed’ hazard. TBT anti fouling and CFCs / Halons and these materials should receive special attention. please contact the Lloyd’s Register representative who supplied the CD-ROM. These hazard management systems are not part of the Green Passport since they are covered by the ISM code. however. unknown and PACM items. Alternatively. 1A Asbestos Does your ship contain asbestos? If Yes. It is strongly recommended that a recognised service supplier be used to aid in assessing the asbestos situation. To assist in identifying such firms. Alternatively. The vessel will also be required to demonstrate a continuous system of procurement procedures such that asbestos could not have been introduced onboard the ship.MARINE SERVICES plans to test for these materials. If this cannot be demonstrated. Enter the ship’s LR or IMO number on the top right hand side in the data entry area alongside Inventory number. issued by a recognised international company. then any replacement parts or equipment must be declared presumed asbestos containing material (PACM). In this case. An acceptable entry could be: ‘No asbestos. See certificate – Appendix A. a procedure to help properly identify if the third party has the expertise and experience required is set out in Appendix III of this guide. can you prove it? Enter details of evidence and include copies in Appendix A. the vessel may have a certificate stating that it is Asbestos free. If the asbestos status is unknown. appending supporting documentation such as your asbestos register in Appendix A. Distributed throughout ship. All relevant materials PACM’. An acceptable summary entry may include: ‘Asbestos status unknown. confirmation that this certificate is acceptable to Lloyd’s Register needs to be made at the approval stage. An acceptable summary entry may include: ‘Several types of asbestos. declare it. build better confidence in whether they are present or not and in what locations and quantity. include a summary of the asbestos status of the vessel in the grey area alongside ‘Summary of asbestos status’. enter details in the table. See asbestos register – Appendix A’ If No. On the basis of the detailed inventory the surveyor will briefly summarise the hazards. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 9 of 44 . For example. the inventory can list all known. Executive Summary Enter the ship’s name in the grey data entry area on the top left of the Executive Summary above the Lloyd’s Register logo. Third party asbestos certificates may be included in the appendix at the specific request of the Owner and under his ongoing responsibility for their validity. A summary of the paint situation and any paints of known elevated hazard will be recorded in the executive summary. Plastics and rubber materials are not presently considered hazardous under normal situations or handling. A general estimation as shown in the example Green Passport (Appendix V) is fine. Find any details you can from plans and include them in the inventory as per the example Green Passport provided.MARINE SERVICES 1B Paints TBT Anti fouling Almost all vessels will now comply with the Anti Fouling System Convention. and simple summaries may be given. The entry in this section could be in the form of a simple summary. 1C Plastics and rubber materials. The AFS convention certificate should be copied into Appendix B. Stern tube and pintle bearing materials need to be checked. If the ship does not have an AFS certificate then TBT paint must be presumed and declared. unless contaminated by other hazards such as asbestos. and do not cause a hazard unless grossly mistreated (eg burnt). especially those used in situations of elevated heat and these should be checked carefully and findings listed as far as possible. Any relevant certificates. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 10 of 44 . Other paints Find all the records you can of paints on the ship. gaskets. TBT anti fouling. If the certificate records that the TBT paint was fully removed. brake or windlass linings. If you cannot find plans. your Lloyd’s Register memo items should state any synthetic bearings. Older ships should be aware of the potential for high levels of lead and cadmium as well as other hazardous materials in paints. It is generally recommended that care is taken to identify any flame retardant chemicals used in plastics or rubber materials. since brominated flame retardants or similar may have been used. with more detailed specification sheets appended in Appendix B. such as those associated with compliance with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships should also be appended in Appendix B. Care should be taken regarding plastics likely to contain asbestos such as synthetic bearings. detailed listing and analysis is not required. On account of this. or has sealed. If the TBT paint was sealed. This should be fairly easy. packing and any plastics for high temperature situations. which is reserved for this purpose. Enter the details on the form. If this is the case. Enter them on the form as demonstrated. Similar considerations exist for insulative material. the certificate will give details of whether the ship uses. then this should be stated and TBT paint declared as present. then state this. this is not essential. fluorescent lighting ballasts. If the Chief reports any liquid cooled transformers. If the transformer was built before 1992 and no details are known. If not just list the transformers and their locations. You can check whether the details are on the list provided in Appendix I of this guide. unless clearly marked otherwise. paints and wire insulation. but any built before 1992 should be presumed PCB containing. however they may still have been used for the next decade. Check any paint specification. However. In older vessels. There are some simple checks you should carry out: • Ask the Chief Engineer to confirm that all power transformers are air cooled. There should not be too many. Where liquid cooled transformers are found on a ship. or would occur as part of the recycling process. the level of detail and analysis included is left to the owner. Attention should be paid to any plastic materials that may have been expanded using blowing agents which may have ODP and/or GWP (see information relating to blowing agents). no PCBs’. as there is no globally ratified legislation relating to PVC use at present. and their markings can be traced. the paint manufacturer may be able to advise. These items were legislated against early. otherwise state ‘unknown’. For ships built after this date. Since hazards specific to these materials (as opposed to known additives like asbestos or PCBs which are covered elsewhere) are not presently of major concern. It is generally recommended that good records of PVC use are kept since this material is presently under international scrutiny. A summary of the plastics and rubber containing material should be included in the Executive Summary. it should be listed as ‘Presumed containing PCBs’ Fluorescent lighting ballasts should be marked. Essentially.MARINE SERVICES This is especially applicable if the vessel has any enhanced fire fighting characteristics (either active or passive) such as may be found on passenger ships. Only liquid cooled transformers carry significant quantities of PCBs and these are very rare onboard ships. electric motor start up capacitors. For ships built before 1992. Ask the electrician to check all the different light fittings on the ship and list the different makes and serial numbers of the starting ballasts. 1D Materials containing PCBs These families of materials were generally legislated out globally around 1976. and this should be relatively quick to do. • • • March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 11 of 44 . you will need to investigate further. the liquid should be confirmed either from the manufacturer’s nameplate or by testing. the entry may be limited to a general statement. and state ‘air cooled. state ‘none suspected’. these hazards are likely to exist in transformers. However since the release of such hazards would be dependant on gross misuse. if your ship was built after 1992 then it is extremely unlikely that it contains these substances. fridges. They should all be checked and listed. therefore values below this do not have to be shown. including bottles in dedicated store rooms or areas. Fill in the forms with the details as per the example Green Passport. cold stores. inert gas cooling and so on. but may be useful in case legislation is tightened in the future. for thermal and cold insulation. R-22). Note the fire control plan will also provide details of ionising smoke detectors. workshops.MARINE SERVICES • Check cable list. This can be used to identify the ozone depleting substances and to list them in the inventory. galley units. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 12 of 44 . provide detail for the fixed systems. Fire-fighting: This section should list any fixed systems containing compressed gases. It may be possible to trace the materials. state: ‘none suspected’. a radiation hazard to be included in Part 1J. for ships built after this date. state ‘unknown’. Refrigerants: There will be several areas where these are located: AC units. 1E Refrigerants. Summarise the portable systems. and these should be identified separately. However. This is normally very difficult to identify and can contain substances such as CFC or HCFC. stand alone AC units in cabins. Blowing agents: Your ship will contain various foams and expanded plastics. PCBs have a threshold value of 50ppm. freezers. blowing agents and other gases installed onboard Ozone Depleting Substances (CFCs and Halons) Most ships will now list the refrigerants used in the Marpol Certification for Annex VI – Record of Construction and Equipment. but is probably very difficult. Each unit will have a plaque with the coolant type (eg. It is strongly recommended that a recognised service supplier be used to help assess the PCB situation. fire-fighting media. but Lloyd’s Register will examine it in some detail. which may have been used as blowing agents. This is quite a complicated area. It is strongly recommended that a recognised service supplier be used to help assess the situation onboard regarding ozone depleting substances. The fire control plan will summarise all the items required to complete the inventory. furniture and other items. The plan approval surveyor will advise you of any further data requirements. ECRs. For portable systems it is unnecessary to go into great detail since it is all contained in other statutory documents such as the record of safety equipment. so for ships built before 1992. it does not cover CFCs etc used as blowing agents in insulative foam and other plastics. This includes cabin fridges. Care should be taken over items such as extra batteries or radioactive components. Some items may now be made from totally lead free components. such as nitrogen. Most of these items have simple familiar generic hazards. 1H Constructional materials This is another new area. plastic ballast pipes. etc. cathodic protection (anodes). engine treatment stores). The disposal of these items is potentially very complicated. 1F Chemical in ships equipment or machinery This area can be used for miscellaneous items such as anti freeze. Other gases: Compressed air for starting or control purposes should be listed with amount and location. battery acids. should also be listed. not included in the IMO guidance. new supplier replaces all old paints with new ones. The drop down menus in the template and the example Green Passport in Appendix V supply guidance as to how these items can be included. thus the inclusion of these items is important. In general CFCs were phased out in the mid nineties on account of their ozone depleting and global warming properties. but these gases should be suspected as being used as the blowing agent unless it can be proved otherwise. This is useful information and should be included in the inventory. it is best to simply state “lube oil . but included here for completeness. the lightship mass. decks made from sandwich plate steel. or stainless steel tanks. as recorded in the trim and stability booklet. In many instances CFCs were replaced by gases such as HCFCs and HFC. The main items are structural steel and plastic or steel pipes. HFC and other refrigerant gases is given in Appendix II). An important concept in this section and others is of the attached inventory.MARINE SERVICES If no information is available it should be stated ‘unknown – potentially contains ODS & GWS’. Any accumulators for hydraulic systems or special gases for cargo control or inerting. an aluminium heli deck.see attached inventory” and place the latest inventory in the appendices. propane and nitrogen. these inventories do not need to be updated regularly. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 13 of 44 . HCFC have ODS and GWP characteristics and are legislated against. Any major item can be included. You may have an aluminium superstructure. HFC have global warming characteristics and are likely to be restricted in the future. Any relevant information is useful and should be recorded. engine additives. Rather than list these. and other information you can find on the files. chemical stores. 1G Electrical and electronic equipment This section is in addition to the requirements set out in the IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling but is included for completeness and to show compliance with major international codes such as the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Code. (Environmental data for many CFC. or all old lube oils with new stock). Provided no major change happens to these inventories (e. Ships maintain inventories of many items especially stores (paint stores. Other common gases are oxygen and acetylene. HCFC. is an acceptable approximation.g. For steel weight. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 14 of 44 . In-service use Apart from aiding safer and more environmentally sound ship recycling. Congratulations! The form is basically complete. 4. The halon fire extinguishing has been a problem for his entire fleet. Accurately knowing the numbers and due dates for docking has allowed him to negotiate a sizeable reduction for replacing the halon systems with a local company on a fleet basis. Parts 2 & 3 covering operationally generated wastes and stores do not need to be completed until the final voyage. The owner has examined his Green Passport and from this identified the principal hazards onboard his ship. The following is a hypothetical demonstration of a how a Green Passport could work in practice. TBT paint and two outdated fridges with CFC refrigerant that he was previously unaware of. 1K Tanks Details of ships tanks should be copied from the capacity plan. Among these are three hazards that he has identified as being cost effective to deal with at the due docking survey: Halon fire extinguishing. and separated into oil and non-oil tanks. the Green Passport can provide additional in service benefits. equipment or fittings This is similar to 1F Chemical in Ships Equipment or Machinery and should be used similarly. and the Green Passport has allowed him to identify which ships. and what his potential total liability for replacement is.MARINE SERVICES 1J Other substances inherent in ship’s machinery. or the trim and stability booklet. Radiation hazards such as ionising smoke detectors should be included here. Capacity can be in tonnes or cubic meters. which means it is impossible to make generalisations. During the Green Passport survey. 5. The two fridges were replaced at the docking survey by modern fridges and the potential for the company to fail to fulfil its environmental aims was reduced. This could now be planned in advance. This was a considerable surprise to the Owner who had an environmental policy stating that CFCs will not be used by the company. Potentially. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 15 of 44 . there were considerable long term savings to be made by having a complete shot blast now to fully remove the TBT and apply a non-TBT paint. Some common hazards and definitions Asbestos Probably the most familiar hazard. The owner’s environmental policy identified the fact that these fridges had to be disposed of at a licensed facility. The entry may be.MARINE SERVICES Until recently the owner had planned to seal in his TBT paint. as allowed by the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships. ‘unknown. the ship should be assumed to contain asbestos. Unless specific information appears to the contrary. all relevant materials are to be treated as Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM)’. rather than sealing in the TBT and having to pay for a full blast prior to recycling. However the Green Passport provided a focus on the end of the ship’s life and the strong possibility that the TBT paint may need to be removed prior to recycling. There are several different types of asbestos with different levels of hazard but often legislation does not differentiate between them. two fridges were found that used CFC refrigerants. Many countries have different asbestos legislation. MARINE SERVICES Asbestos is a small sharp particle which normally causes harm by being inhaled. however chopped strand mat is added to ensure the foam can achieve suitable strength characteristics. comfort foam. pipe lagging. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 16 of 44 . The IMO International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments has been adopted but not yet ratified by sufficient Member States to enter into force (as at June 2006). Ballast water Non-native organisms carried in ballast water have been recognised as an environmental problem relatively recently. brake linings. but industrial legislation exists for numbers of particles present in the atmosphere. it can be sealed and considered safe provided it is not disturbed. Death is slow and painful and may be many years after exposure (typically twenty – thirty years). or any expanded plastic are commonly produced by a process known as foam blowing.000 m3 of insulation fitted. there may be up to 20 tonnes of CFCs. The IMO publishes Guidelines for Maintenance and Monitoring of On-board Materials Containing Asbestos (MSC/Circ. The particles remain in the lung and frequently cause cancer. Large quantities of blowing agent also remain in the foam matrix. Reinforced polyurethane foam (used in the fitting out of an LNG gas ship) is produced in the same way as polyurethane foam. releasing tiny bubbles which expand and populate the foam.000 m3 gas ship there is approximately 5. For large vessels with extensive rigid foam insulation. and other similar items. A blowing agent is added to the liquid plastic and this effectively boils during the solidification process. Bromochloromethane (BCM) A newly developed substance released in 1998 and targeted by the Montreal Protocol in 1999 for immediate phase out due to its ozone depleting potential (ODP). For a 135. These substances are well known as having Global Warming Potential (GWP) and Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP). Scrapping (or repair) can cause significant damage to asbestos containing materials such that dangerous quantities of the substance are released into the atmosphere. Historically the CFCs R11 and R12 had been used as blowing agents because of their low boiling point. Blowing agents Items such as insulative foam. Large quantities of blowing agents can be released during the manufacturing process. During the operation of the ship. Asbestos commonly exists in insulation.1045 28 May 2002). There are no threshold values for contamination of a substance. can be classed as the third generation. have exemptions from the governing protocols which allow their continued use. Although the Montreal Protocol/national legislation prohibits the use of CFC and HCFC. as detailed in Appendix II of this guide. Cyclo-pentane and CO2 blown foams are now available. including South Korea. Natural substances currently being considered are liquid carbon dioxide and some of the gaseous hydrocarbon family such as pentane. although they are 10-15% less efficient. If no information is available about the expanded foam or insulative foam on the vessel in. The vessel should carry details of the cathodic protection used in the ballast tanks to resist corrosion.MARINE SERVICES On account of the Montreal Protocol. they do have GWP (although not ODP) and will ultimately be phased out under the Kyoto Protocol. which was 5% less efficient. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 17 of 44 . CFC CFC or chlorofluorocarbon compounds include refrigerants such as R11. CFC R12 was replaced by HCFC R141b. Carbon dioxide (CO2) One of the six greenhouse gases targeted by the Kyoto Protocol. which also had ODP and GWP. However. CFCs are chemically inert and have a long life in the atmosphere. there have been a number of alternatives put forward for consideration. such as HFC 245fa and the flammable HFC 365mfc. As the phase out of HCFC 141b has been known about for a number of years. They have both global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depleting potential (ODP). The use of CFC is now prohibited. mercury and/or indium may also be present in the anodes. silicon. In the man-made sector the newly developed HFC blowing agents. cold stores. was subsequently legislated against and was finally banned from the start of 2004. cargo refrigeration or furniture. However. Zinc anode – 99% Zn). Most anodes will be zinc or aluminium based and will contain very high percentages of these metals (aluminium anode – 95% Al. The fourth generation of blowing agents are the natural substances which are unlikely to be legislated against. R12 and R502. Copper. iron. foams made using hydrocarbons are unlikely to be suitable for applications such as LNG ships. for example. These new HFCs have just starting to become commercially available in large quantities but are still expensive. it should be presumed to contain substances with ODP and GWP. several countries. R141b. Cathodic protection Anodes in ships’ ballast tanks contain high proportions of metals. pre-1988 tubes may contain about 45mg per tube. by the year 2012. thermometers and fluorescent lights. Details of the fire-fighting system should be given. It measures the relative warming effect of a gas compared to CO2 over 100 years.MARINE SERVICES Fire-fighting systems Ships’ fire-fighting systems may contain several hazards. ballast gauge systems. Sulphur hexafluoride. Although their use is currently allowed. PFC up to 10 000 and sodium hexafluoride 23 900. Japan at the Third Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). unless other information is readily available. water 0. Fluorescent lights generally contain small amounts of mercury. Mercury can fatally damage the brain and the kidneys. Inhaled mercury is very toxic and mercury will evaporate slowly so that a broken thermometer can contaminate a room to toxic levels. The greenhouse gases are: Carbon dioxide. It is therefore recommended that all tubes are declared as containing mercury. Kyoto Protocol This was an agreement reached in 1997 in Kyoto. global warming potential This term allows comparison between the warming effects of the different greenhouse gases. CO2. GWP100. these compounds will ultimately be prohibited. Hence they are not covered by the Montreal Protocol. Nitrous oxide. This group of compounds have GWP but no ODP. Mercury Mercury is found in switches. Methane (CH4) One of the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 18 of 44 . nitrous oxide 310. Methane. HFC Hydrofluorocarbons. HFC up to 3000. Any halon will have both ODP and GWP and should have been phased out. foam etc may also have hazards. methane 21. and it expects tubes to fail.2% from 1990 levels. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). but are one of the six greenhouse gases identified by the Kyoto Protocol. Perfluorocarbons (PFC). It was agreed that industrialised nations needed to reduce emissions of six key greenhouse gases by 5. The US EPA estimates it costs $140 per tube to test if a tube contains mercury. CO2 has an index of 1. Low levels of exposure in mothers can severely damage babies and children. Paint Paint has historically contained many hazardous substances. and to kill pests on crops such as strawberries. generally to quicken phase outs. Ozone blocks UVB radiation. highly toxic substances eg. Organotins These are a group of compounds where tin is bound to an organic (carbon containing) molecule. are routinely added in order to achieve the desired biocidal March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 19 of 44 . HCFCs. Nitrous oxide (N2O) One of the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. halons. The United States is presently trying to negotiate an exemption so that it can continue to use methyl bromide to fumigate wood. the declining ozone layer results in greater exposure to UVB at the earth’s surface. Methyl bromide is used for fumigating agricultural products including wood. which catalytically destroys ozone. Ozone depletion occurs over the whole planet but is most marked over Antarctica.MARINE SERVICES Methyl bromide (CH3Br) One of the ODSs identified by the Montreal Protocol. In the case of anti fouling. TBT or copper. Used in whipped cream dispensers and as a performance booster for high performance internal combustion engines. In 2001 approximately 9 million tonnes were estimated to be produced in over 100 factories around the world. carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform. methyl bromide. It set out to greatly reduce the production of materials such as CFCs and halons and has been amended several times since. The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer was a convention signed by many countries in 1987. for instance the London Agreement of 1990 agreed the total phase out of CFCs by 2000. tributyltin. rock wool. has been widely used as a biocide in antifouling paints. ODS (Ozone Depleting Substance) ODSs are defined in the Montreal Protocol and include CFCs. Strong UV light in the stratosphere breaks the ODS into either chlorine or bromine. Montreal protocol. The organotin. Man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF) These are substances such as glass fibre. slag wool and insulation glass wool. although the so called ‘hole’ is actually very pronounced thinning. refractory ceramic fibres. behavioural. Concentrated PCBs need to be permanently removed from the environment. immunotoxic and other effects. or embedded in a solid matrix to make it appear solid. although this will be expensive and loses many valuable recyclable products. PBT Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic. capacitors and in the starter units of fluorescent lights and fractional horsepower motors. Polychlorinated biphenyls. A generic term for substances with these characteristics. Any vessel built before 1992 should have paint samples checked for PCBs or the paint should be ‘presumed containing PCB’. Alternatively they may be incinerated whole in a PCB incinerator. POPs These are carbon containing chemical compounds which are resistant to breakdown and are bio accumulative. persistent and bio accumulative. Include tetrafluoromethane (CF4) and hexafluoroethane (C2F6).MARINE SERVICES effects. PCB PCBs are a family of chemicals that are good electrical insulators. neurotoxic. Some states limit this to 1 pound of PCB per 24 hours. small ballasts containing PCBs may be landfilled. Under certain combustion conditions they may form highly toxic dioxins. which have very high global warming potentials and long atmospheric lifetimes. and vessels of this age should declare presumed high lead content or test for it. switchgear. this is normally achieved using a dedicated incinerator. Persistant organic pollutants. Perflourocarbons (PFC) One of the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. fire resistant and do not easily give off a vapour. chloride. They are released as part of the semi conductor manufacturing process. They are virtually insoluble in water. Paint applied before 1960 is likely to have a high lead content. In the US. but highly soluble in fat (hence bio accumulative). PCB may be separated out. PCBs are often referred to as liquid or solid. They were thus seen as excellent components in any electrical system reliant on the above properties. equivalent to approximately10-16 small ballasts. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 20 of 44 . PCBs have been used as dielectric filler liquids in some types of electrical equipment such as transformers. Zinc. with the caveat that later legislation may require cleanup of a site where this has been performed. acrylics. PCBs are toxic. Alternatively. Exposure is associated with cancer. however the solid type is actually a very high viscosity fluid. reproductive. chemically stable. copper are also commonly found in paints. Sodium hexaflouride (SF6) One of the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. highly toxic chemicals such as ammonia and methyl chloride were used in refrigeration systems. This has led to the development and adoption of the ‘International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships’ in October 2001. In order to reclaim the copper. Usage boomed from the 1930’s onwards with gases such as R11. however leaks could be deadly. It was first used in the 1960s as an antifouling and was highly effective. carbon monoxide and chlorinated furans may also be present. which ultimately will lead to the phase out of TBT based antifouling paints. Dioxins.MARINE SERVICES PVC PVC commonly contains more than 50% chlorine and accounts for 30% of world chlorine usage. being non toxic and non flammable. and due to the copper content of the conductive core. HCFCs such as R22 (Freon) and R123 were developed as replacements. A new type of chemical called CFC was promoted as the wonder replacement. March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 21 of 44 . electrical Electrical wire is valuable both as an item. When it is burnt a complex cocktail of gases is given off including large quantities of hydrogen chloride gas. it is standard practice to burn the wires on open fires. R12 and R502 becoming familiar. interfering with hormones. and adverse impacts have been evident in shellfish since the 1970s. TBT. Environmental characteristics for many of the refrigerants which may be found onboard ship are listed in Appendix II of this guide. Tri Butyl Tin TBT is an organic compound containing tin. it is an endocrine disrupting chemical. However in the 1980s it became apparent that CFCs caused serious damage to the ozone layer as well as affecting global warming. are not ODS but have GWP and will ultimately be phased out under the Kyoto Protocol. which may potentially release many harmful substances. See also plastics and insulation generally. Wires. The subsequent replacements. However. Refrigerants Prior to 1929. These substances have a small ODP but significant GWP and are being phased out under the Montreal Protocol and its amendments. the hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). MARINE SERVICES Appendices March 08 Concise Guide to the Green Passport Page 22 of 44 . 1st letter is month (A=Jan ). PCBs are present up to and including June 1978 (7806). Two letter code on ballast plate. last two numbers are year. Assume PCBs present if unit not marked "PCB Free" or not clearly dated 1980 or later. Units made after early 1979 are marked as being free of PCBs.g. PCBs present up to & including Dec 1979 (L79). The first two numbers. PCBs are absent if one of the two final letters is "E" and likely present if it is "T". when reversed. last two are month (eg. Holophane Canada Inc. Sola Canada marks PCB capacitors with a code beginning "ACA". PCBs are present in capacitors made in 1978-79 unless there is a green "NO PCB" sticker on the ballast label.. PCBs present up to and including December 1980 (LL). PCBs may be present up to and including June 1980 (June 1980 = 8006). Coding system changed in 1980. are the year (e. puts "N" before the code if PCBs are absent. (dii) Four number code on ballast housing. The first letter is the month (A = January) and the last two numbers are the year. Others are usually marked "PCB" or "No PCB".Lists of PCB Ballasts Company Aerovox Incorporated Canada PCB Identifier Code Two possibilities: (i) Four number code on capacitor label. The first two numbers are year. The first one or two numbers indicate the month and the last two numbers are the year. Two possibilities: (i) Seven letter and number digit code on ballast name plate. PCBs are present up to and including March 1978 (8703). Advance Ballasts (supplied by Phillips) Allanson Division of Jannock Ltd. . The first two numbers are the year. Eight digit letter and number code on ballast name plate.Appendix I . Assume PCBs are present if the label is not marked otherwise. puts "BAA" before its three digit code number on capacitors with PCBs. Three digit letter and number code on ballast cover. PCBs are present up to and including December 1978 (L78). PCBs present if fifth digit is "F". February 1972 = BD). PCBs are absent if "N" follows the code. Canadian General Electric Westinghouse Canada Magnatex Polygon Magnatex Universal Manufacturing (USA) Phillips Electronics Sola Canada Sola Electric (USA) Other Manufacturers High Intensity Discharge Lamps Allanson Division of Jannock Ltd. The first letter is the month. Three digit letter & number code on ballast label. starting with "A" for January and second letter is the year. Same as for Canadian General Electric (above). (ii) Six digit letter and number code stamped on capacitor. starting with "A" for 1969 (e. Jan 1980 = 8001). Letter and number code on the ballast. Three or four digit number code on the ballast cover. 1976 = 67) and the last two numbers are the month. Treat units not marked "PCB free" and those that have digit code ending with 79 or earlier as containing PCBs.. The last four numbers represent the year and the month. PCBs are present up to and including 1978.g. Assume PCBs are present up to and including December 1979. 310 HCFC R-403A Zeotropic blend R-22/R-218/R-290 0.028 1.027 GWP100 1.300 9.02 2.700 120 620 1.012 0.700 5. R-22 R-123 R-124 R-401A Name Chlorodifluoromethane 2.Appendix II .100 .2.1-trifluoroethane 2-Chloro-1.1.220 HCFC R-402A Zeotropic blend R-125/R-290/R-22 0.1.6 GWP100 4.Compounds Used as Refrigerants or Refrigerant Blends Family CFC CFC CFC CFC CFC CFC CFC CFC CFC Refrigerant No.600 11.1.019 HCFC R-408A Zeotropic blend R-125/R-143a/R-22 0.690 HCFC R-402B Zeotropic blend R-125/R-290/R-22 0.500 11.026 3.33 0.2-dichloro 1.026 HCFC R-403B Zeotropic blend R-22/R-218/R-290 0.013 2.2-tetrafluoroethane Zeotropic blend R-22/R-152a/R-124 Formula CHClF2 CF3CHCl2 CF3CHClF CHClF2 CHF2CH3 CF3CHClF CHClF2 CHF2CH3 CF3CHClF CF3CHF2 CH3CH2CH3 CHClF2 CF3CHF2 CH3CH2CH3 CHClF2 CHClF2 C3F8 CH3CH2CH3 CHClF2 C3F8 CH3CH2CH3 CF3CHF2 CF3CH3 CHClF2 ODP 0.026 0. R-11 R-12 R-13 R-113 R-114 R-115 R-500 R-502 R-503 Name Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorodifluoromethane Chlorotrifluoromethane 1.000 8.055 0.2-tetrafluoroethane Chloropentafluoroethane Azeotropic blend of R-12 and R-152a Azeotropic blend of R-22 and R-115 Azeotropic blend of R-23 and R-13 Formula CCl3F CCl2F2 CClF3 CCl2FCClF2 CClF2CClF2 CF3CClF2 CCl2F2 CHF2CH3 CHClF2 CF3CClF2 CHF3 CClF3 ODP 1 1 1 0.1.6 0.2-dichloro 1.2-trifluoroethane 1.000 9.300 5.300 6.2-trichloro 1.2.900 Family HCFC HCFC HCFC HCFC Refrigerant No.130 HCFC R-401B Zeotropic blend R-22/R-152a/R-124 0.74 0.1.8 1 0. 650 HFC R-407D Zeotropic blend R-32/R-125/R-134a 0 1.700 HFC R-407C Zeotropic blend R-32/R-125/R-134a 0 1.1-difluoroethane Zeotropic blend R-125/R-143a/R-134a Formula CHF3 CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CF3CH2F CF3CH3 CHF2CH3 CF3CHF2 CHF2CH3 CF3CH2F CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CF3CHF2F CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CF3CHF2F CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CF3CH2F CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CF3CH2F CH2F2 CF3CHF2 CH(CH3)3 CF3CHF2 CF3CH2F CF3CHF2 CF3CH3 CHF3 CF3CF3 ODP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GWP100 12.780 HFC R-407A Zeotropic blend R-32/R-125/R-134a 0 1.850 11.1. R-23 R-32 R-125 R-134a R-143a R-152a R-404A Name Trifluoroethane Difluoromethane Pentafluoroethane 1.950 .980 1.400 1.Family HCFC Refrigerant No.990 HFC R-407B Zeotropic blend R-32/R-125/R-134a 0 2.2-Tetrafluoroethane 1.048 GWP100 1.000 550 3.032 1.920 HFC HFC R-507 R-508B Azeotropic blend R-125/R-143a Azeotropic blend R-23/R-116 0 0 3.600 Family HFC HFC HFC HFC HFC HFC HFC Refrigerant No.300 120 3.400 HCFC R-411B Zeotropic blend R22/R-152a/R-1270 0.1-Trifluoroethane 1.500 HFC HFC R-410A R-417A Zeotropic blend R-32/R-125 Zeotropic blend R-600a/R-125/R-134a 0 0 1.1. R-409A Name Zeotropic blend R-22/R-124/R-142b Formula CHClF2 CF3CHClF CH3CClF2 CHClF2 CHF2CH3 C3H6 ODP 0.1.300 4. Refrigerant numbers in bold are. 5. Notes 1. or were.Family HC HC HC HC HC HC HC Refrigerant No.000 TBC TBC TBC The above tables are not a complete list of substances which may be used. R-718 R-744 R-717 Name Water Carbon Dioxide Ammonia Formula H2O CO2 NH3 ODP 0 0 0 GWP100 <1 1 <1 Other refrigerants from different families The GWP100 figures for the following refrigerants have yet to be confirmed. 7.signifies not known Nat Sub – natural substances (not legislated against) TBC – signifies to be confirmed GWP values are taken from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 3. 2. R-30 R-40 R-116 R-218 R-611 R-764 R-1130 Name Methylene chloride Methychloride Hexaflouroethane Octofluoropropane Methylformate Sulphur Dioxide 1. 8. However. if other blends are produced meeting the appropriate ODP and GWP limits. 2001 ‘Climate Change 2001: The Scientific Basis. they should also be considered. R-50 R-170 R-290 R-600 R-600a R-1150 R-1270 Name Methane Ethane Propane Butane Isobutane Ethylene Propylene Formula CH4 CH3CH3 CH3CH2CH3 C4H10 CH(CH3)3 CH2=CH2 C3H6 ODP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GWP100 24. it is unlikely that any of these refrigerants will be considered for commercial applications. * . 4.2-Dichloroethylene Formula CH2Cl2 CH3Cl CF3CF3 CF3CF2 CF3 C2H4O2 SO2 CHCl=CHCl ODP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GWP100 15 TBC * 7. Current as of October 2004 The use of CFC refrigerants is banned or severely restricted under the Montreal Protocol . the most commonly used. 6.5 20 20 20 20 * * Family Nat Sub Nat Sub Nat Sub Refrigerant No. Family Methane Methane Ethane Propane Oxygen Inorganic Unsat organic Refrigerant No. Not all HCFC blends have been included – many were developed but not marketed. 2. PCBs.1 Submission of documents The following documents shall be submitted for review: • • • • • List of the hazardous materials the company wishes to be recognised for. documenting training and experience in assessing the specified hazardous material(s) as well as the relevant safety procedures and qualifications. Procedure for Recognition 4. quantities.Appendix III . may be assessed against the following procedure. including subsidiaries. as well as preparing reports. according to recognised National. Introduction Firms providing sampling and assessment of hazardous materials on behalf of the Owner of a ship (such as samples. such firms are referred to as ‘suppliers’. is to be included in the approval / certification List of nominated agents Experience of the company in sampling and assessing the specified hazardous material(s) onboard ships List of operators/technicians/inspectors. locations and estimates of these materials onboard.g. 3. International or Industry Standards • • • • • Description of equipment used Training programmes for operators/technicians/inspectors Checklists and record formats for recording results of the assessments Quality manual and/or documented procedures as required Evidence of approval/acceptance by other bodies. Objectives The objective of this procedure is to set basic standards for local LR offices in assessing the suitability of firms supplying sampling and assessment services to owners regarding hazardous material contents in ships.Recognition of Green Passport Sampling and Assessment Service Suppliers 1. Hereinafter. onboard ships. surveys or maintenance of systems containing hazardous materials). including advising on numbers and locations of samples. if any . whose results may be used by the Owner in compiling the Green Passport Inventory of Hazardous Materials. the results of which are intended for inclusion in the Green Passport Inventory of Hazardous Materials. with a brief description of each material Outline of company (e. tests. 4. Application This procedure applies to the approval of the following categories of service suppliers. • Firms engaged in sampling for hazardous materials such as asbestos. TBTs and CFCs. organization and management structure). formal education. list and documentation of licenses granted by equipment manufacturers Details and accreditation of laboratories undertaking the testing for the specified hazardous material(s) including the internationally recognised testing techniques used and testing equipment available 4. (g) Subcontractors. Suppliers shall verify that the services provided are carried out in accordance with approved procedures. (j) Safety. (c) Supervision. (d) Personnel records. that person is to meet the requirements of a supervisor. (b) Training of personnel. (h) Verification. Suppliers shall provide reports detailing the results of surveys. Suppliers shall provide supervision for all services provided. maintenance and/or repairs carried out. Suppliers shall provide information of agreements and arrangements if any parts of the services are subcontracted. (i) Reporting. Suppliers shall provide evidence of all the necessary training and safety procedures for sampling and handling the specified hazardous material(s). as applicable. The personnel shall also have adequate experience and be familiar with the operation of any necessary equipment.2 General requirements (a) Extent of approval. Responsible supervisors are to have had a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as operators/technicians/inspectors within the activity for which suppliers are approved. on-the-job training. (f) Procedures. Where it is not possible to perform internal training an external training program may be considered as acceptable. measurements. This is expected only to be laboratory testing by properly accredited laboratories. and other associated work practises as necessary. Suppliers shall keep records of the approved operators/technicians/inspectors. Suppliers are responsible for the qualification and training of their personnel to a recognised National. These records are to contain information on age. training and experience for the services for which they are approved. Suppliers shall have the necessary equipment and facilities. International or Industry Standard. A record of the equipment used along with information on maintenance and calibration is to be kept. tests. For a supplier consisting of one person. . (e) Equipment and facilities. Suppliers shall have documented work procedures. Suppliers shall demonstrate that they have the certification and experience needed to perform the sampling and assessment. Operators/technicians/inspectors shall have had a minimum of one (1) year tutored.• • • • Information on the other activities that may present a conflict of interest Record of customer claims and of corrective actions requested by certification bodies Where relevant. will be considered acceptable. . provided the system includes the above items. and issuance.3 Quality Assurance System (a) Suppliers shall have a documented management system which meets the requirements of ISO9001:2001 or equivalent. maintenance and control of documents (b) A documented Quality Assurance System complying with the ISO 9000 Standard or equivalent. which shall include at least the following: • • • • • • • • • Code of conduct for the relevant activity Maintenance and calibration of equipment Safe handling and management of the specified hazardous material(s) Training programmes for operators/technicians/inspectors Supervision and verification of operations to ensure compliance with the approved operational procedures Recording and reporting of information Quality management of subsidiaries and agents.4. complaints and corrective actions. such as laboratories Job planning and execution Periodic review of work procedures. please indicate them in the remarks column. or may be prohibited for other reasons.: IMO Guidelines on Ship Recycling – Resolution A.. To this end. If unsure please revert to the shipbuilder. please state ‘none’ in the quantity or remarks box.962(23) ‘Green Passport’. . If your components or equipment contain none of them. as blowing agents in foams and in all other uses: CFC etc. entering the details when the components or equipment supplied by your company have any of the materials listed. we kindly request you to complete the attached form. as circulating agents in cooling systems. or are not allowed by some legislation to which the ship is subject. Kind regards.Appendix IV – Manufacturers and Suppliers Inventory Lists for Newbuilds To: All Manufacturers and Suppliers of Components and Equipment Ref. we need to compile an inventory of potentially hazardous materials being used for the construction of the ship. 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