Hazardous Materials on Ships
A Lucion Marine survey is designed to identify and quantify all of the hazardous materials on ships. Such materials are:
| Asbestos | a set of six naturally occurring minerals which have been used commercially for hundreds of years due to their desirable physical properties. Their all have in common their long, thin fibrous crystals. The inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause serious illnesses, including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.Since January 1, 2005, the European Union has banned all use of asbestos and extraction, manufacture and processing of asbestos products. Lucion is UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to survey for asbestos containing materials and is the Royal Navy’s retained Asbestos Management Consultancy. |
| PCBs | PolyChlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) have been used since 1929 in a variety of applications, including as heat transfer fluids in large transformers and as dielectric fluids in capacitors. Though their use has now ceased, they are still present in many older electrical installations. |
| TBTs | TriButylTin are the main active ingredients in certain biocides used to control a broad spectrum of organisms, and these compounds are being considered for inclusion in the Rotterdam Convention. Uses include wood preservation, antifouling pesticide in marine paints. |
| ODS | Ozone-Depleting Substances. The main source of these halogen atoms in the stratosphere is photodissociation of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) compounds, commonly called freons, and of bromofluorocarbon compounds known as halons. |
| Microbiological contaminants | contaminants that build up in stagnant water are also a major source of hazard in ships that are to be recycled. Hazards such as legionella and algae are particularly harmful to employees and the environment. |
Inventory of Hazardous Materials
Due to the amount and variety of hazardous materials that are commonly found in vessels, new legislation is soon to come into place to ensure hazardous materials are contained and managed correctly. The Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009 proposes that all commercial vessels will be required to possess an ‘inventory of hazardous materials’ (also known as a green passport) which will stay with the vessel throughout its lifespan and contain a record of all hazardous materials such as those listed above and their location and status.
Lucion Marine provide Inventory of Hazardous Materials to vessels internationally.
To discuss your inventory of hazardous materials requirements call +44 (0)191 4618999 or email enquiries@lucion.co.uk for a call back.
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