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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2014.20.2.179

A Study on the Strategy of Parties Concerned with regard to the Ban of the Use of Asbestos on Ships  

Ha, Weon-Jae (Korean Register of Shipping)
Kim, Jong-Ho (Division of Marine Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.20, no.2, 2014 , pp. 179-185 More about this Journal
Abstract
A use of Asbestos onboard was banned by the provisions of SOLAS since 1 January 2011. And this provision was also implemented by the Rule for Ship's Facilities in Korea. However, these provisions were only declaration and there were no detailed measures for detect, removal and confirmation. In this study, by reviewing the Ship Recycling Convention, IMO circulars and Asbestos Safe Management Act, the following strategies for each concerned parties were proposed. The administration and class society should establish the provisions for appointment of subject vessel which to be inspected for asbestos, criteria for asbestos management and appointment of handling expert. The shipbuilder and equipment manufacturer should make written confirmation that asbestos was not used in their product. And shipowner and ship manager should establish procedure for onboard control of asbestos in the ship's safe management system.
Keywords
Asbestos; Ship recycling convention; SOLAS; Asbestos Safe Management Act; Rule for Ship's Facilities;
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