A Study on International Trend and Korean Measures regarding Ship Recycling

Jong-Hwui, Yun,; Jae-Dong, Lim,; Min-Jae, Ha,; Young-Nam, Park,; Seung-Gi, Gug,

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2009;33(3):221-226.
Published online April 30, 2009.

선박 재활용에 관한 국제동향 및 우리나라의 대응방안 연구

윤종휘, 임재동, 하민재, 박영남, 국승기

A Study on International Trend and Korean Measures regarding Ship Recycling

Yun, Jong-Hwui, Lim, Jae-Dong, Ha, Min-Jae, Park, Young-Nam, Gug, Seung-Gi

Abstract

Guidelines on ship recycling are adopted internationally. UNEP adopted 'Basel Convention', providing Environmentally Sound Management(ESM) of facilities and recommendations. IMO adopted 'Guidelines on Ship Recycling', providing measures for worker's safety, how to control pollutant materials and the meaning of 'Green Passport'. IMO Convention (draft) is in progress. ILO adopted 'ILO Guideline', providing how to make sure safety and health for workers in shipbreaking. But Republic of Korea goes against the stream and there is much to be desired. At this point of time, we carried out a study on international trend regarding ship recycling, a plan to cope with international trend, and it is considered to be necessary to establish a special law on ship recycling.

Key Words: Ship recycling;International trend;Hazardous materials;Special law on ship recycling;IMO;ILO;UNEP