Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship recycling and amending Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 and Directive 2009/16/EC.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Marine pollution Harbour Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Transboundary movement of waste Transport/storage Recycling/reuse Waste management

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation applies from the earlier of the two dates specified in article 32, but not earlier than 31 December 2015.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, reduce, minimize and eliminate accidents, injuries and other adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by ship recycling. It lays down rules aimed at enhancing safety, the protection of human health and of the European Union marine environment throughout a ship′s life-cycle, in particular to ensure that hazardous waste from such ship recycling is subject to environmentally sound management. These provisions apply to ships flying the flag of a European Union Member State. Moreover the Regulation lays down rules to ensure the proper management of hazardous materials on ships. Annex I lays down the list of hazardous materials subject to control measures. These materials include asbestos, ozone-depleting substances and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port State control.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on shipments of waste.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, PIC-prior informed consent, International trade, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 430 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 229 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Ship Recycling) (Waste) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 13 of 2019).

Legislation | Ireland | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Marine pollution, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Ship Recycling) Regulations, 2019.

Legislation | Malta | 2019

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Transport/storage, PIC-prior informed consent, Recycling/reuse, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Act (No. 55 of 2003).

Legislation | Iceland | 2003 (2021)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Biofuel, Organic waste, Mining, Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning, Public health, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Royalties/fees, Education, Liability/compensation, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX