MGN 633 (M+F) Ship recycling requirements in relation to hazardous materials on ships
This is a notice to all owners, ship operators and managers, charterers, master and officers of merchant ships, skippers of fishing vessels, shipbuilders, port authorities, operators of fixed and floating platforms and drilling rigs and recognised organisations.
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This marine guidance note:
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Provides guidance on the interpretation of UK Statutory Instrument (SI) 2018 No.1122, The Ship Recycling (requirements in relation to hazardous materials on ships) (amendment etc.) Regulations 2018 (referred to as “the UK regulations”).
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The UK regulations have been developed to provide for offences and penalties in relation to EU regulation 1257/2013 (referred to as “the EU regulation”).
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There are no significant changes in the application of the EU regulation or the UK regulations for ship recycling following the UK’s exit from the EU.
This marine guidance note should be read in conjunction with the following:
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The Ship Recycling (Requirements in relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations (SI) 2018 No.1122
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Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC