In this webinar, Gudrun Janssens, Head of EU Engagement at BIMCO’s Brussels Office, will explain what the Hong Kong Convention is, how it works, and how it inter-relates with other regulatory regimes. She will be followed by Takeshi Naruse, Manager, Green Certification Department at ClassNK who will discuss the practical implications of the convention for recycling yards.
The moderator will be Hendrike Kühl of the International Union of Marine Insurance.
Vessels are considered hazardous waste under international environmental law. The process of dismantling often does not occur in safe and environmentally sound working conditions. The IMO’s Hong Kong Convention, which comes into force on 25 June 2025, aims at ensuring that when being recycled, vessels do not pose risks to human health and safety or to the environment.
The convention covers the design, construction, operation and preparation of vessels to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling. It also provides for the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism for vessel recycling, incorporating certification and reporting requirements. Vessels to be sent for recycling will be required to carry an inventory of hazardous materials which will be specific to each vessel.
Following the two presentations, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. If you have any comments or queries in advance of the session, please send them to education@iumi.com.
Speakers:
- Gudrun Janssens, Head of EU Engagement, BIMCO
- Takeshi Naruse, Manager, Green Certification Department at ClassNK, Class NK
The webinar will be held twice, so you can join the session most suitable for your time zone:
Wednesday 11 June 2025 – 07:00-08:00 UTC REGISTER
Wednesday 11 June 2025 – 14:00-15:00 UTC REGISTER
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