Par 2009. gada Honkongas Starptautisko konvenciju par kuģu drošu un videi nekaitīgu pārstrādi

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Meklēt nosaukumā meklēt locījumos meklēt frāzi Meklēt tekstā meklēt locījumos meklēt frāzi Izdevējs Veids nemeklēt grozījumos Pieņemts Stājas spēkā Dokumenta Nr. līdz līdz Publicēts LV Zaudējis spēku Redakcija uz līdz līdz Statuss: spēkā esošs vēl nav spēkā zaudējis spēku meklēt notīrīt Saeima ir pieņēmusi un Valsts prezidents izsludina šādu likumu: Par 2009. gada Honkongas Starptautisko konvenciju par kuģu drošu un videi nekaitīgu pārstrādi 1. pants. 2009. gada Honkongas Starptautiskā konvencija par kuģu drošu un videi nekaitīgu pārstrādi (turpmāk - konvencija) ar šo likumu tiek pieņemta un apstiprināta. 2. pants. Satiksmes ministrija un Klimata un enerģētikas ministrija koordinē konvencijā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 3. pants. Satiksmes ministrija nodrošina: 1) paziņošanu Starptautiskajai Jūrniecības organizācijai saskaņā ar konvencijas 9. panta 2. un 3. punktu, 10. panta 1.1. apakšpunktu, 12. panta 3., 4., 6. un 7. punktu (attiecībā uz kuģiem), ja attiecīgo informāciju nav iespējams paziņot, to ievadot Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS); 2) informācijas pieejamību citām konvencijas dalībvalstīm saskaņā ar konvencijas 10. panta 1.1. apakšpunktu. 4. pants. Valsts vides dienests nodrošina: 1) paziņošanu Starptautiskajai Jūrniecības organizācijai saskaņā ar konvencijas 7. pantu, 9. panta 4. punktu, 10. panta 1.2. apakšpunktu, 12. panta 1., 2., 5., 6. un 7. punktu (attiecībā uz kuģu pārstrādes rūpnīcām), ja attiecīgo informāciju nav iespējams paziņot, to ievadot Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS); 2) informācijas pieejamību citām konvencijas dalībvalstīm saskaņā ar konvencijas 10. panta 1.2. apakšpunktu; 3) konvencijas 4. panta 2. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 4) konvencijas 6. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 5) konvencijas 9. panta 4. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 6) konvencijas 10. panta 1.2. apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz kuģu pārstrādes rūpnīcu izdarīto pārkāpumu izmeklēšanu; 7) konvencijas pielikuma 9. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 8) konvencijas pielikuma 16. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 9) paziņošanu Starptautiskajai Jūrniecības organizācijai atbilstoši konvencijā noteiktajam tajos gadījumos, kad paziņošanu iespējams veikt, ievadot attiecīgo informāciju Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS). 5. pants. Satiksmes ministrija sadarbībā ar valsts sabiedrību ar ierobežotu atbildību "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" un Klimata un enerģētikas ministrija sadarbībā ar Valsts vides dienestu atbilstoši kompetencei nodrošina konvencijas 10. panta 2. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi. 6. pants. Valsts sabiedrība ar ierobežotu atbildību "Latvijas Jūras administrācija" nodrošina: 1) konvencijas 4. panta 1. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 2) konvencijas 5. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 3) konvencijas 8. pantā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 4) konvencijas 9. panta 2. un 3. punktā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 5) konvencijas 10. panta 1.1. apakšpunktā paredzēto saistību izpildi - attiecībā uz kuģu izdarīto pārkāpumu izmeklēšanu; 6) konvencijas pielikuma 4. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 7) konvencijas pielikuma 5. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 8) konvencijas pielikuma 10. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 9) konvencijas pielikuma 11. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 10) konvencijas pielikuma 13. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 11) konvencijas pielikuma 14. noteikumā paredzēto saistību izpildi; 12) paziņošanu Starptautiskajai Jūrniecības organizācijai atbilstoši konvencijā noteiktajam tajos gadījumos, kad paziņošanu iespējams veikt, ievadot attiecīgo informāciju Globālajā integrētajā kuģošanas informācijas sistēmā (GISIS). 7. pants. Valsts vides dienests pilda konvencijas pielikuma 15. noteikuma 4. punktā noteiktās kompetentās iestādes un kontaktpunkta pienākumus. 8. pants. Saskaņā ar konvencijas 16. panta 6. punktu konvencijas pielikuma 9. noteikumā minētais kuģu pārstrādes plāns tiek apstiprināts ar netiešu piekrišanu. 9. pants. Konvencija stājas spēkā tās 17. pantā noteiktajā laikā un kārtībā, un Ārlietu ministrija par to paziņo oficiālajā izdevumā "Latvijas Vēstnesis". Līdz ar likumu izsludināma konvencija angļu valodā un tās tulkojums latviešu valodā. Likums Saeimā pieņemts 2026. gada 26. martā. Valsts prezidents E. Rinkēvičs Rīgā 2026. gada 15. aprīlī HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS, 2009 THE PARTIES TO THIS CONVENTION, NOTING the growing concerns about safety, health, the environment and welfare matters in the ship recycling industry, RECOGNIZING that recycling of ships contributes to sustainable development and, as such, is the best option for ships that have reached the end of their operating life, RECALLING resolution A.962(23), adopted by the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (Guidelines on Ship Recycling); amendments to the Guidelines adopted by resolution A.980(24); Decision VI/24 of the Sixth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, which adopted Technical Guidelines for the Environmentally Sound Management of the Full and Partial Dismantling of Ships; and the Guidelines approved by the 289th session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office (Safety and Health in Shipbreaking: Guidelines for Asian countries and Turkey), RECALLING ALSO resolution A.981(24), by which the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization requested the Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee to develop a legally-binding instrument on ship recycling, NOTING ALSO the role of the International Labour Organization in protecting the occupational safety and health of workers involved in ship recycling, NOTING FURTHER the role of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal in protecting human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such wastes, MINDFUL of the precautionary approach set out in Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and referred to in resolution MEPC.67(37), adopted by the Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee on 15 September 1995, MINDFUL ALSO of the need to promote the substitution of hazardous materials in the construction and maintenance of ships by less hazardous, or preferably, non-hazardous materials, without compromising the ships' safety, the safety and health of seafarers and the ships' operational efficiency, RESOLVED to effectively address, in a legally-binding instrument, the environmental, occupational health and safety risks related to ship recycling, taking into account the particular characteristics of maritime transport and the need to secure the smooth withdrawal of ships that have reached the end of their operating lives, CONSIDERING that these objectives may best be achieved by the conclusion of an International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, HAVE AGREED as follows: ARTICLE 1 General obligations 1 Each Party to this Convention undertakes to give full and complete effect to its provisions in order to prevent, reduce, minimize and, to the extent practicable, eliminate accidents, injuries and other adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by Ship Recycling, and enhance ship safety, protection of human health and the environment throughout a ship's operating life. 2 No provision of this Convention shall be interpreted as preventing a Party from taking, individually or jointly, more stringent measures consistent with international law, with respect to the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, in order to prevent, reduce or minimize any adverse effects on human health and the environment. 3 Parties shall endeavour to co-operate for the purpose of effective implementation of, compliance with and enforcement of this Convention. 4 The Parties undertake to encourage the continued development of technologies and practices which contribute to safe and environmentally sound Ship Recycling. 5 The Annex to this Convention forms an integral part of it. Unless expressly provided for otherwise, a reference to this Convention constitutes at the same time a reference to its Annex. ARTICLE 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Convention, unless expressly provided otherwise: 1 "Convention" means the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. 2 "Administration" means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, or under whose authority it is operating. 3 "Competent Authority(ies)" means a governmental authority or authorities designated by a Party as responsible, within specified geographical area(s) or area(s) of expertise, for duties related to Ship Recycling Facilities operating within the jurisdiction of that Party as specified in this Convention. 4 "Organization" means the International Maritime Organization. 5 "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the Organization. 6 "Committee" means the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization. 7 "Ship" means a vessel of any type whatsoever operating or having operated in the marine environment and includes submersibles, floating craft, floating platforms, self elevating platforms, Floating Storage Units (FSUs), and Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs), including a vessel stripped of equipment or being towed. 8 "Gross tonnage" means the gross tonnage (GT) calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969, or any successor convention. 9 "Hazardous Material" means any material or substance which is liable to create hazards to human health and/or the environment. 10 "Ship Recycling" means the activity of complete or partial dismantling of a ship at a Ship Recycling Facility in order to recover components and materials for reprocessing and re-use, whilst taking care of hazardous and other materials, and includes associated operations such as storage and treatment of components and materials on site, but not their further processing or disposal in separate facilities. 11 "Ship Recycling Facility" means a defined area that is a site, yard or facility used for the recycling of ships. 12 "Recycling Company" means the owner of the Ship Recycling Facility or any other organization or person who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the Ship Recycling activity from the owner of the Ship Recycling Facility and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all duties and responsibilities imposed by this Convention. ARTICLE 3 Application 1 Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Convention, this Convention shall apply to: .1 ships entitled to fly the flag of a Party or operating under its authority; .2 Ship Recycling Facilities operating under the jurisdiction of a Party. 2 This Convention shall not apply to any warships, naval auxiliary, or other ships owned or operated by a Party and used, for the time being, only on government non-commercial service. However, each Party shall ensure, by the adoption of appropriate measures not impairing operations or operational capabilities of such ships owned or operated by it, that such ships act in a manner consistent with this Convention, so far as is reasonable and practicable. 3 This Convention shall not apply to ships of less than 500 GT or to ships operating throughout their life only in waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly. However, each Party shall ensure, by the adoption of appropriate measures, that such ships act in a manner consistent with this Convention, so far as is reasonable and practicable. 4 With respect to ships entitled to fly the flag of non-Parties to this Convention, Parties shall apply the requirements of this Convention as may be necessary to ensure that no more favourable treatment is given to such ships. ARTICLE 4 Controls related to Ship Recycling 1 Each Party shall require that ships entitled to fly its flag or operating under its authority comply with the requirements set forth in this Convention and shall take effective measures to ensure such compliance. 2 Each Party shall require that Ship Recycling Facilities under its jurisdiction comply with the requirements set forth in this Convention and shall take effective measures to ensure such compliance. ARTICLE 5 Survey and certification of ships Each Party shall ensure that ships flying its flag or operating under its authority and subject to survey and certification are surveyed and certified in accordance with the regulations in the Annex. ARTICLE 6 Authorization of Ship Recycling Facilities Each Party shall ensure that Ship Recycling Facilities that operate under its jurisdiction and that recycle ships to which this Convention applies, or ships treated similarly pursuant to Article 3.4 of this Convention, are authorized in accordance with the regulations in the Annex. ARTICLE 7 Exchange of information For the Ship Recycling Facilities authorized by a Party, such Party shall provide to the Organization, if requested, and to those Parties which request it, relevant information, in regard to this Convention, on which its decision for authorization was based. The information shall be exchanged in a swift and timely manner. ARTICLE 8 Inspection of ships 1 A ship to which this Convention applies may, in any port or offshore terminal of another Party, be subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by that Party for the purpose of determining whether the ship is in compliance with this Convention. Except as provided in paragraph 2, any such inspection is limited to verifying that there is on board either an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials or an International Ready for Recycling Certificate, which, if valid, shall be accepted. 2 Where a ship does not carry a valid certificate or there are clear grounds for believing that: .1 the condition of the ship or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate, and/or Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials; or .2 there is no procedure implemented on board the ship for the maintenance of Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials; a detailed inspection may be carried out taking into account guidelines developed by the Organization. ARTICLE 9 Detection of violations 1 Parties shall co-operate in the detection of violations and the enforcement of the provisions of this Convention. 2 When there is sufficient evidence that a ship is operating, has operated or is about to operate in violation of any provision in this Convention, a Party holding the evidence may request an investigation of this ship when it enters the ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of another Party. The report of such an investigation shall be sent to the Party requesting it, to the Administration of the ship concerned and to the Organization, so that action may be taken as appropriate. 3 If the ship is detected to be in violation of this Convention, the Party carrying out the inspection may take steps to warn, detain, dismiss, or exclude the ship from its ports. A Party taking such action shall immediately inform the Administration of the ship concerned and the Organization. 4 If a request for an investigation is received from any Party, together with sufficient evidence that a Ship Recycling Facility is operating, has operated or is about to operate in violation of any provision of this Convention, a Party should investigate this Ship Recycling Facility operating under its jurisdiction and make a report. The report of any such investigation shall be sent to the Party requesting it, including information on action taken or to be taken, if any, and to the Organization for appropriate action. ARTICLE 10 Violations 1 Any violation of the requirements of this Convention shall be prohibited by national laws and: .1 in the case of a ship, sanctions shall be established under the law of the Administration, wherever the violation occurs. If the Administration is informed of such a violation by a Party, it shall investigate the matter and may request the reporting Party to furnish additional evidence of the alleged violation. If the Administration is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to enable proceedings to be brought in respect of the alleged violation, it shall cause such proceedings to be taken as soon as possible, in accordance with its law. The Administration shall promptly inform the Party that reported the alleged violation, as well as the Organization, of any action taken. If the Administration has not taken any action within one year after receiving the information, it shall inform the Party which reported the alleged violation, and the Organization, of the reasons why no action has been taken; .2 in the case of a Ship Recycling Facility, sanctions shall be established under the law of the Party having jurisdiction over the Ship Recycling Facility. If the Party is informed of such a violation by another Party, it shall investigate the matter and may request the reporting Party to furnish additional evidence of the alleged violation. If the Party is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to enable proceedings to be brought in respect of the alleged violation, it shall cause such proceedings to be taken as soon as possible, in accordance with its law. The Party shall promptly inform the Party that reported the alleged violation, as well as the Organization, of any action taken. If the Party has not taken any action within one year after receiving the information, it shall inform the Party which reported the alleged violation, and the Organization, of the reasons why no action has been taken. 2 Any violation of the requirements of this Convention within the jurisdiction of any Party shall be prohibited and sanctions shall be established under the law of that Party. Whenever such a violation occurs, that Party shall either: .1 cause proceedings to be taken in accordance with its law; or .2 furnish to the Administration of the ship such information and evidence as may be in its possession that a violation has occurred. 3 The sanctions provided for by the laws of a Party pursuant to this Article shall be adequate in severity to discourage violations of this Convention wherever they occur. ARTICLE 11 Undue delay or detention of ships 1 All possible efforts shall be made to avoid a ship being unduly detained or delayed under Article 8, 9 or 10 of this Convention. 2 When a ship is unduly detained or delayed under Article 8, 9 or 10 of this Convention, it shall be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered. ARTICLE 12 Communication of information Each Party shall report to the Organization and the Organization shall disseminate, as appropriate, the following information: .1 a list of Ship Recycling Facilities authorized in accordance with this Convention and operating under the jurisdiction of that Party; .2 contact details for the Competent Authority(ies), including a single contact point, for that Party; .3 a list of the recognized organizations and nominated surveyors which are authorized to act on behalf of that Party in the administration of matters relating to the control of Ship Recycling in accordance with this Convention, and the specific responsibilities and conditions of the authority delegated to the recognized organizations or nominated surveyors; .4 an annual list of ships flying the flag of that Party to which an International Ready for Recycling Certificate has been issued, including the name of the Recycling Company and location of the Ship Recycling Facility as shown on the certificate; .5 an annual list of ships recycled within the jurisdiction of that Party; .6 information concerning violations of this Convention; and .7 actions taken towards ships and Ship Recycling Facilities under the jurisdiction of that Party. ARTICLE 13 Technical assistance and co-operation 1 Parties undertake, directly or through the Organization and other international bodies, as appropriate, in respect of the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships, to provide support for those Parties which request technical assistance: .1 to train personnel; .2 to ensure the availability of relevant technology, equipment and facilities; .3 to initiate joint research and development programmes; and .4 to undertake other actions aimed at the effective implementation of this Convention and of guidelines developed by the Organization related thereto. 2 Parties undertake to co-operate actively, subject to their national laws, regulations and policies, in the transfer of management systems and technology in respect of the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. ARTICLE 14 Dispute settlement Parties shall settle any dispute between them concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention by negotiation or any other peaceful means agreed upon by them, which may include enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, or resort to regional agencies or arrangements. ARTICLE 15 Relationship with international law and other international agreements 1 Nothing in this Convention shall prejudice the rights and obligations of any State under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982, and under the customary international law of the sea. 2 Nothing in this Convention shall prejudice the rights and obligations of Parties under other relevant and applicable international agreements. ARTICLE 16 Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession 1 This Convention shall be open for signature by any State at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2010 and shall thereafter remain open for accession by any State. 2 States may become Parties to this Convention by: .1 signature not subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval; or .2 signature subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or .3 accession. 3 Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. 4 If a State comprises two or more territorial units in which different systems of law are applicable in relation to matters dealt with in this Convention, it may at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession declare that this Convention shall extend to all its territorial units or only to one or more of them and may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time. 5 A declaration under paragraph 4 shall be notified to the Secretary-General in writing and shall state expressly the territorial unit or units to which this Convention applies. 6 A State at the time it expresses its consent to be bound by this Convention shall declare whether it requires explicit or tacit approval of the Ship Recycling Plan before a ship may be recycled in its authorized Ship Recycling Facility(ies). This declaration may be revised thereafter by notification to the Secretary-General. Such revision shall specify the effective date of the revision. ARTICLE 17 Entry into force 1 This Convention shall enter into force 24 months after the date on which the following conditions are met: .1 not less than 15 States have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval, or have deposited the requisite instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with Article 16; .2 the combined merchant fleets of the States mentioned in paragraph 1.1 constitute not less than 40 per cent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping; and .3 the combined maximum annual ship recycling volume of the States mentioned in paragraph 1.1 during the preceding 10 years constitutes not less than 3 per cent of the gross tonnage of the combined merchant shipping of the same States. 2 For States which have deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in respect of this Convention after the requirements for entry into force thereof have been met, but prior to the date of entry into force, the ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall take effect on the date of entry into force of this Convention, or three months after the date of deposit of the instrument, whichever is the later date. 3 Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which this Convention enters into force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit. 4 After the date on which an amendment to this Convention is deemed to have been accepted under Article 18, any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited shall apply to the Convention, as amended. ARTICLE 18 Amendments 1 This Convention may be amended by either of the procedures specified in the following paragraphs. 2 Amendments after consideration within the Organization: .1 Any Party may propose an amendment to this Convention. A proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Secretary-General, who shall then circulate it to the Parties and Members of the Organization at least six months prior to its consideration. .2 An amendment proposed and circulated as above shall be referred to the Committee for consideration. Parties, whether or not Members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Committee for consideration and adoption of the amendment. .3 Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the Committee, on condition that at least one-third of the Parties shall be present at the time of voting. .4 Amendments adopted in accordance with subparagraph 3 shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to the Parties for acceptance. .5 An amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted in the following circumstances: .5.1 An amendment to an article of this Convention shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have notified the Secretary-General of their acceptance of it. .5.2 An amendment to the Annex shall be deemed to have been accepted at the end of a period to be determined by the Committee at the time of its adoption, which period shall not be less than ten months after the date of adoption. However, if by that date more than one-third of the Parties notify the Secretary-General that they object to the amendment, it shall be deemed not to have been accepted. .6 An amendment shall enter into force under the following conditions: .6.1 An amendment to an article of this Convention shall enter into force, for those Parties that have declared that they have accepted it, six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted in accordance with subparagraph .5.1. .6.2 An amendment to the Annex shall enter into force with respect to all Parties six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, except for any Party that has: .6.2.1 notified its objection to the amendment in accordance with subparagraph .5.2 and that has not withdrawn such objection; or .6.2.2 notified the Secretary-General, prior to the entry into force of such amendment, that the amendment shall enter into force for it only after a subsequent notification of its acceptance. .6.3 A Party that has notified an objection under subparagraph .6.2.1 may subsequently notify the Secretary-General that it accepts the amendment. Such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. .6.4 If a Party that has made a notification referred to in subparagraph .6.2.2 notifies the Secretary-General of its acceptance with respect to an amendment, such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. 3 Amendment by a Conference: .1 Upon the request of a Party concurred in by at least one-third of the Parties, the Organization shall convene a Conference of Parties to consider amendments to this Convention. .2 An amendment adopted by such a Conference by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for acceptance. .3 Unless the Conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6 respectively. 4 Any Party that has declined to accept an amendment to the Annex shall be treated as a non-Party only for the purpose of application of that amendment. 5 Any notification under this Article shall be made in writing to the Secretary-General. 6 The Secretary-General shall inform the Parties and Members of the Organization of: .1 any amendment that enters into force and the date of its entry into force generally and for each Party; and .2 any notification made under this Article. ARTICLE 19 Denunciation 1 This Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after the expiry of two years from the date on which this Convention enters into force for that Party. 2 Denunciation shall be effected by written notification to the Secretary-General, to take effect one year after receipt or such longer period as may be specified in that notification. ARTICLE 20 Depositary 1 This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General, who shall transmit certified copies of this Convention to all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto. 2 In addition to the functions specified elsewhere in this Convention, the Secretary-General shall: .1 inform all States that have signed this Convention, or acceded thereto, of: .1.1 each new signature or deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, together with the date thereof; .1.2 the date of entry into force of this Convention; .1.3 the deposit of any instrument of denunciation from this Convention, together with the date on which it was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; and .1.4 other declarations and notifications received pursuant to this Convention; and .2 as soon as this Convention enters into force, transmit the text thereof to the Secretariat of the United Nations, for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. ARTICLE 21 Languages This Convention is established in a single original in the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each text being equally authentic. DONE AT HONG KONG, CHINA, this fifteenth day of May, two thousand and nine. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments for that purpose, have signed this Convention. * * * ANNEX REGULATIONS FOR SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND RECYCLING OF SHIPS CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Regulation 1 - Definitions For the purposes of this Annex: 1 "Competent person" means a person with suitable qualifications, training, and sufficient knowledge, experience and skill, for the performance of the specific work. Specifically, a Competent person may be a trained worker or a managerial employee capable of recognizing and evaluating occupational hazards, risks, and employee exposure to potentially Hazardous Materials or unsafe conditions in a Ship Recycling Facility, and who is capable of specifying the necessary protection and precautions to be taken to eliminate or reduce those hazards, risks, or exposures. The Competent Authority may define appropriate criteria for the designation of such persons and may determine the duties to be assigned to them. 2 "Employer" means a natural or legal person that employs one or more workers engaged in Ship Recycling. 3 "Existing ship" means a ship which is not a new ship. 4 "New ship" means a ship: .1 for which the building contract is placed on or after the entry into force of this Convention; or .2 in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after six months after the entry into force of this Convention; or .3 the delivery of which is on or after 30 months after the entry into force of this Convention. 5 "New installation" means the installation of systems, equipment, insulation, or other material on a ship after the date on which this Convention enters into force. 6 "Safe-for-entry" means a space that meets the following criteria: .1 the oxygen content of the atmosphere and the concentration of flammable vapours are within safe limits; .2 any toxic materials in the atmosphere are within permissible concentrations; and .3 any residues or materials associated with the work authorized by the Competent person will not produce uncontrolled release of toxic materials or an unsafe concentration of flammable vapours under existing atmospheric conditions while maintained as directed. 7 Safe-for-hot work means a space that meets the following criteria: .1 a safe, non-explosive condition, including gas-free status, exists for the use of electric arc or gas welding equipment, cutting or burning equipment or other forms of naked flame, as well as heating, grinding, or spark generating operations; .2 Safe-for-entry requirements of regulation 1.6 are met; .3 existing atmospheric conditions will not change as a result of the hot work; and .4 all adjacent spaces have been cleaned, or inerted, or treated sufficiently to prevent the start or spread of fire. 8 "Shipowner" means the person or persons or company registered as the owner of the ship or, in the absence of registration, the person or persons or company owning the ship or any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship. However, in the case of a ship owned by a State and operated by a company which in that State is registered as the ship's operator, "owner" shall mean such company. This term also includes those who have ownership of the ship for a limited period pending its sale or handing over to a Ship Recycling Facility. 9 "Site inspection" means an inspection of the Ship Recycling Facility confirming the condition described by the verified documentation. 10 "Statement of Completion" means a confirmatory statement issued by the Ship Recycling Facility that the Ship Recycling has been completed in accordance with this Convention. 11 "Tanker" means an oil tanker as defined in MARPOL Annex I or an NLS tanker as defined in MARPOL Annex II. 12 "Worker" means any person who performs work, either regularly or temporarily, in the context of an employment relationship including contractor personnel. Regulation 2 - General applicability Unless expressly provided otherwise, the design, construction, survey, certification, operation and recycling of ships shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Annex. Regulation 3 - Relationship with other standards, recommendations and guidance Parties shall take measures to implement the requirements of the regulations of this Annex, taking into account relevant and applicable standards, recommendations and guidance developed by the International Labour Organization and the relevant and applicable technical standards, recommendations and guidance developed under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. CHAPTER 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS Part A - Design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships Regulation 4 - Controls of ships' Hazardous Materials In accordance with the requirements specified in Appendix 1 to this Convention each Party: .1 shall prohibit and/or restrict the installation or use of Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 1 on ships entitled to fly its flag or operating under its authority; and .2 shall prohibit and/or restrict the installation or use of such materials on ships, whilst in its ports, shipyards, ship repair yards, or offshore terminals, and shall take effective measures to ensure that such ships comply with those requirements. Regulation 5 - Inventory of Hazardous Materials 1 Each new ship shall have on board an Inventory of Hazardous Materials. The Inventory shall be verified either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it taking into account guidelines, including any threshold values and exemptions contained in those guidelines, developed by the Organization. The Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be specific to each ship and shall at least: .1 identify as Part I, Hazardous Materials listed in Appendices 1 and 2 to this Convention and contained in ship's structure or equipment, their location and approximate quantities; and .2 clarify that the ship complies with regulation 4. 2 Existing ships shall comply as far as practicable with paragraph 1 not later than 5 years after the entry into force of this Convention, or before going for recycling if this is earlier, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization and the Organization's Harmonized System of Survey and Certification. The Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 1, at least, shall be identified when the Inventory is developed. For existing ships a plan shall be prepared describing the visual/sampling check by which the Inventory of Hazardous Materials is developed, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. 3 Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be properly maintained and updated throughout the operational life of the ship, reflecting new installations containing Hazardous Materials listed in Appendix 2 and relevant changes in ship structure and equipment, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. 4 Prior to recycling the Inventory shall, in addition to the properly maintained and updated Part I, incorporate Part II for operationally generated wastes and Part III for stores, and be verified either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. Regulation 6 - Procedure for proposing amendments to Appendices 1 and 2 1 Any Party may propose an amendment to Appendix 1 and/or Appendix 2 in accordance with this regulation. The proposed amendment shall be considered within the Organization under Article 18 paragraph 2 and this regulation. 2 When the Organization receives a proposal, it shall also bring the proposal to the attention of the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies, intergovernmental organizations having agreements with the Organization and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Organization and shall make it available to them. 3 The Committee shall establish a technical group in accordance with regulation 7 to review proposals submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this regulation. 4 The technical group shall review the proposal along with any additional data, including decisions adopted by other international bodies regarding their lists of materials or hazardous substances, submitted by any interested entity, and shall evaluate and report to the Committee whether the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the context of this Convention, to lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment such that the amendment of Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 is warranted. In this regard: .1 The technical group's review shall include: .1.1 an evaluation of the association between the Hazardous Material in question and the likelihood, in the context of this Convention, that it will lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment based on the submitted data or other relevant data brought to the attention of the group; .1.2 an evaluation of the potential risk reduction attributable to the proposed control measures and any other control measures that may be considered by the technical group; .1.3 consideration of available information on the technical feasibility of control measures; .1.4 consideration of available information on other effects arising from the introduction of such control measures relating to: - the environment; - human health and safety including that of seafarers and workers; and - the cost to international shipping and other relevant sectors. .1.5 consideration of the availability of suitable alternatives to the Hazardous Material to be controlled, including a consideration of the potential risks of alternatives; .1.6 consideration of the risks posed by the Hazardous Material during the recycling process; and .1.7 consideration of suitable threshold values and any useful or necessary exemptions. .2 If the technical group finds that the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the context of this Convention, to lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason to prevent the group from proceeding with an evaluation of the proposal. .3 The technical group's report shall be in writing and shall take into account each of the evaluations and considerations referred to in subparagraph .1, except that the technical group may decide not to proceed with the evaluations and considerations described in subparagraphs .1.2 to .1.7 if it determines after the evaluation in subparagraph .1.1 that the proposal does not warrant further consideration. .4 The technical group's report shall include, inter alia, a recommendation on whether international controls pursuant to this Convention are warranted on the Hazardous Material in question, on the suitability of the specific control measures suggested in the comprehensive proposal, or on other control measures which it believes to be more suitable. 5 The Committee shall decide whether to approve any proposal to amend Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, and any modifications thereto, if appropriate, taking into account the technical group's report. Any proposed amendment shall specify the application of the amendment for ships certified in accordance with this Convention before the entry into force of the amendment. If the report finds that the Hazardous Material in question is likely, in the context of this Convention, to lead to significant adverse effects on human health or the environment, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason to prevent a decision from being taken to list a Hazardous Material in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2. A decision not to approve the proposal shall not preclude future submission of a new proposal with respect to a particular Hazardous Material if new information comes to light. Regulation 7 - Technical Groups 1 The Committee may establish one or more technical groups pursuant to regulation 6 as needed. The technical group may comprise representatives of the Parties, Members of the Organization, the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies, intergovernmental organizations having agreements with the Organization, and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Organization, which should preferably include representatives of institutions and laboratories with expertise in environmental fate and effects of substances, toxicological effects, marine biology, human health, economic analysis, risk management, shipbuilding, international shipping, occupational health and safety or other fields of expertise necessary to objectively review the technical merits of a proposal. 2 The Committee shall decide on the terms of reference, organization, participation and operation of the technical groups. Such terms shall provide for protection of any confidential information that may be submitted. Technical groups may hold such meetings as required, but shall endeavour to conduct their work through written or electronic correspondence or other media as appropriate. 3 Only the representatives of Parties may participate in formulating any recommendation to the Committee pursuant to regulation 6. A technical group shall endeavour to achieve unanimity among the representatives of the Parties. If unanimity is not possible, the technical group shall communicate any minority views of such representatives. Part B - Preparation for Ship Recycling Regulation 8 - General requirements Ships destined to be recycled shall: .1 only be recycled at Ship Recycling Facilities that are: .1 authorized in accordance with this Convention; and .2 fully authorized to undertake all the ship recycling which the Ship Recycling Plan specifies to be conducted by the identified Ship Recycling Facility(ies); .2 conduct operations in the period prior to entering the Ship Recycling Facility in order to minimize the amount of cargo residues, remaining fuel oil, and wastes remaining on board; .3 in the case of a tanker, arrive at the Ship Recycling Facility with cargo tanks and pump room(s) in a condition that is ready for certification as Safe-for-entry, or Safe-for-hot work, or both, according to national laws, regulations and policies of the Party under whose jurisdiction the Ship Recycling Facility operates; .4 provide to the Ship Recycling Facility all available information relating to the ship for the development of the Ship Recycling Plan required by regulation 9; .5 complete the Inventory required by regulation 5; and .6 be certified as ready for recycling by the Administration or organization recognized by it, prior to any recycling activity taking place. Regulation 9 - Ship Recycling Plan A ship-specific Ship Recycling Plan shall be developed by the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) prior to any recycling of a ship, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The Ship Recycling Plan shall: .1 be developed taking into account information provided by the shipowner; .2 be developed in the language accepted by the Party authorizing the Ship Recycling Facility, and if the language used is not English, French or Spanish, the Ship Recycling Plan shall be translated into one of these languages, except where the Administration is satisfied that this is not necessary; .3 include information concerning inter alia, the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions and how the type and amount of materials including those identified in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials will be managed; .4 in accordance with the declaration deposited pursuant to Article 16.6, be either explicitly or tacitly approved by the Competent Authority authorizing the Ship Recycling Facility. The Competent Authority shall send written acknowledgement of receipt of the Ship Recycling Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Administration within three (3) working days of its receipt in accordance with regulation 24. Thereafter: .1 where a Party requires explicit approval of the Ship Recycling Plan, the Competent Authority shall send written notification of its decision to approve or deny the Ship Recycling Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Administration; and .2 where a Party requires tacit approval of the Ship Recycling Plan, the acknowledgment of receipt shall specify the end date of a 14-day review period. The Competent Authority shall notify any written objection to the Ship Recycling Plan to the Ship Recycling Facility, Ship Owner and Administration within this 14-day review period. Where no such written objection has been notified, the Ship Recycling Plan shall be deemed to be approved. .5 once approved in accordance with paragraph .4, be made available for inspection by the Administration, or any nominated surveyors or organization recognized by it; and .6 where more than one Ship Recycling Facility is used, identify the Ship Recycling Facilities to be used and specify the recycling activities and the order in which they occur at each authorized Ship Recycling Facility. Part C - Surveys and certification Regulation 10 - Surveys 1 Ships to which this Convention applies shall be subject to the surveys specified below: .1 an initial survey before the ship is put in service, or before the International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials is issued. This survey shall verify that Part I of the Inventory required by regulation 5 is in accordance with the requirements of this Convention; .2 a renewal survey at intervals specified by the Administration, but not exceeding five years. This survey shall verify that Part I of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials required by regulation 5 complies with the requirements of this Convention; .3 an additional survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, may be made at the request of the shipowner after a change, replacement, or significant repair of the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material. The survey shall be such as to ensure that any such change, replacement, or significant repair has been made in the way that the ship continues to comply with the requirements of this Convention, and that Part I of the Inventory is amended as necessary; and .4 a final survey prior to the ship being taken out of service and before the recycling of the ship has started. This survey shall verify: .1 that the Inventory of Hazardous Materials as required by regulation 5.4 is in accordance with the requirements of this Convention taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization; .2 that the Ship Recycling Plan, as required by regulation 9, properly reflects the information contained in the Inventory of Hazardous Materials as required by regulation 5.4 and contains information concerning the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of Safe-for-entry and Safe-for-hot work conditions; and .3 that the Ship Recycling Facility(ies) where the ship is to be recycled holds a valid authorization in accordance with this Convention. 2 Surveys of ships for the purpose of enforcement of the provisions of this Convention shall be carried out by officers of the Administration, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. The Administration may, however, entrust the surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it. 3 An Administration nominating surveyors or recognizing organizations to conduct surveys, as described in paragraph 2 shall, as a minimum, empower such nominated surveyors or recognized organizations to: .1 require a ship that they survey to comply with the provisions of this Convention; and .2 carry out surveys and inspections if requested by the appropriate authorities of a port State that is a Party. 4 In every case, the Administration concerned shall be responsible to ensure the completeness and efficiency of the survey and shall undertake to ensure the necessary arrangements to satisfy this obligation. 5 The initial and renewal surveys should be harmonized with the surveys required by other applicable statutory instruments of the Organization. Regulation 11 - Issuance and endorsement of certificates 1 An International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials shall be issued either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it after successful completion of an initial or renewal survey conducted in accordance with regulation 10, to any ships to which regulation 10 applies, except for existing ships for which both an initial survey and a final survey are conducted at the same time, taking into account the guidelines developed by the Organization. 2 The International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials issued under paragraph 1, at the request of the shipowner, shall be endorsed either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it after successful completion of an additional survey conducted in accordance with regulation 10. 3 Notwithstanding regulation 14.2 and the requirements of regulation 10.1.2, when the renewal survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate. 4 When the renewal survey is completed after the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate. 5 When the renewal survey is completed more than three months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the new certificate shall be valid from the date of completion of the renewal survey to a date not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey. 6 If a certificate is issued for a period of less than five years, the Administration may extend the validity of the certificate beyond the expiry date to the maximum period specified in regulation 10.1.2. 7 If a renewal survey has been completed and a new certificate cannot be issued or placed on board the ship before the expiry date of the existing certificate, the person or organization authorized by the Administration may endorse the existing certificate and such a certificate shall be accepted as valid for a further period which shall not exceed five months from the expiry date. 8 If a ship at the time when a certificate expires is not in a port in which it is to be surveyed, the Administration may extend the period of validity of the certificate but this extension shall be granted only for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be surveyed and then only in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so. No certificate shall be extended for a period longer than three months, and a ship to which an extension is granted shall not, on its arrival in the port in which it is to be surveyed, be entitled by virtue of such extension to leave that port without having a new certificate. When the renewal survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted. 9 A certificate issued to a ship engaged on short voyages which has not been extended under the foregoing provisions of this regulation may be extended by the Administration for a period of grace of up to one month from the date of expiry stated on it. When the renewal survey is completed, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate before the extension was granted. 10 In special circumstances, as determined by the Administration, a new certificate need not be dated from the date of expiry of the existing certificate as required by paragraph 4, 8 or 9 of this regulation. In these special circumstances, the new certificate shall be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of completion of the renewal survey. 11 An International Ready for Recycling Certificate shall be issued either by the Administration or by any person or organization authorized by it, after successful completion of a final survey in accordance with the provisions of regulation 10, to any ships to which regulation 10 applies, taking into account the authorization of the Ship Recycling Facility and the guidelines developed by the Organization. 12 A certificate issued under the authority of a Party shall be accepted by the other Parties and regarded for all purposes covered by this Convention as having the same validity as a certificate issued by them. Certificates shall be issued or endorsed either by the Administration or by any person or organization duly authorized by it. In every case, the Administration assumes full responsibility for the certificate. Regulation 12 - Issuance or endorsement of a certificate by another Party 1 At the request of the Administration, another Party may cause a ship to be surveyed and, if satisfied that the provisions of this Convention are complied with, shall issue or authorize the issuance of a certificate to the ship, and where appropriate, endorse or authorize the endorsement of that certificate on the ship, in accordance with this Annex. 2 A copy of the certificate and a copy of the survey report shall be transmitted as soon as possible to the requesting Administration. 3 A certificate so issued shall contain a statement to the effect that it has been issued at the request of the Administration and it shall have the same force and receive the same recognition as a certificate issued by the Administration. 4 No certificate shall be issued to a ship entitled to fly the flag of a State which is not a Party. Regulation 13 - Form of the certificates The certificates shall be drawn up in an official language of the issuing Party, in the form set forth in Appendices 3 and 4. If the language used is not English, French or Spanish, the text shall include a translation into one of these languages. The Administration may, however, issue the International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials drawn up only in an official language of the issuing Party to ships not engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of other Parties to this Convention and the International Ready for Recycling Certificate drawn up only in an official language of the issuing Party to ships recycled in Ship Recycling Facilities under the jurisdiction of the issuing Party. Regulation 14 - Duration and validity …