Service
Ship Recycling
On June 26, 2025, the Ship Recycling Convention came into force.
Japan Marine Science has been involved since the drafting stage of the Ship Recycling Convention and, as a pioneer in ship recycling facility planning, dismantling planning, and surveys, has provided various services such as facility improvement, support for preparing hazardous materials inventories, and assistance in selecting appropriate yards for ship recycling.
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Current Status of Ship Recycling
The 2009 Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Ship Recycling Convention) requires ship recycling facilities to have equipment and proper management to minimize environmental pollution and health hazards or accidents for workers. Ships engaged in international voyages are required to maintain an inventory of hazardous materials.
Currently, ship recycling is mainly conducted in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan) and Turkey. With the enforcement of this convention, the European Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR), and Japan’s law on proper ship recycling, safer and more environmentally friendly recycling is now essential.
In Japan, to promote a recycling-oriented society, Japan Marine Science is a pioneer in various ship recycling plans and surveys, providing specialized services such as environmental impact and economic evaluations of ship recycling projects for shipowners, recycling facilities, and government agencies.
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Japan Marine Science’s Achievements
We participate in the following international projects, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Ship Recycling Development Project. In these projects, we handle ship recycling facility planning, support for creating ship recycling plans, and providing information on appropriate recycling yards.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Ship Recycling Project (Muroran Pilot Project/2009)
India
Ship Recycling Yard Improvement Project
Bangladesh
Ship Recycling Waste Disposal Site Survey
Pakistan
IMO Ship Recycling Facility Basic Survey Project
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Facility Design and Improvement Planning
We formulate new or improved plans for ship recycling facilities.
Hazardous materials are generated during ship recycling. These must be safely identified, removed, stored, transported, and processed to minimize negative impacts on workers and the environment. Documenting and adhering to work procedures is also required to ensure worker safety.
Japan Marine Science analyzes the requirements and gaps for ship recycling facilities through on-site surveys and formulates design and improvement plans. Individual facility surveys are also conducted.
Environmental Measures Required for Facilities
Plan
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Measures to prevent hazardous material emissions, alternative structures
- Drainage sections of the facility
- Location of leakage prevention equipment
- Environmental protection measures during fuel oil transfer and removal
- Location of other oils and bilge
- Fuel oil storage locations
Plan
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Measures to prevent outflow of pollutants during storms
- Prevention of pollution by rainwater, water collection, and transfer systems
- Prevention of marine dumping of floating debris
Labor Safety Measures Required for Facilities
Plan
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Safe entry and hot work
- Prohibition of entry to certain areas except for workers (oxygen/gas concentration management)
- Proper lighting in work areas
- Proper entrances and exits in enclosed spaces
- Ensuring communication methods with workers when entering safety zones
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Worker facilities
- washrooms, showers, dining/recreation areas, toilets, changing rooms
- dedicated changing rooms and hygiene facilities for asbestos workers
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Worker safety and training
- Training Program Development and Implementation
- Ensuring workers have personal protective equipment
