1. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan
International Seminar on Ship Recycling – Towards Early Entry into Force of HKC
10 May 2019
IMO London
Capt Ang Chin Eng
Secretary General
Asian Shipowners’ Association

2. What is ASA ? Asian Shipowners’ Association ASA* ECSA WSC ICS
ASA 5 STANDING (5 ‘S’) COMMITTEES since 1992
- Ship Recycling Committee (SRC)
- Seafarers Committee (SC)
- Ship Insurance and Liability Committee (SILC)
- Safe Navigation and Environment Committee (SNEC)
- Shipping Policy Committee (SPC)
What is ASA ?
Asian Shipowners’ Association
ASA* Se
ECSA
WSC
ICS
Intertanko
Intercargo
*Member regions/countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei and
Federation of ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)

3. Leaders in Ship Building Leaders in Ship Recycling
Asian Presence
From Cradle to Rebirth…..Full Care in Asia
Leaders in Ship Building
Leaders in Ship Recycling
ASA
IHS Markit “World Fleet Statics”, G/T basis
<Explanation of Asian Presence in Shipbuilding and Ship recycling>
　　　　　　　　　　China, the Republic of Korea and Japan
　　　　　　　　　　were leaders in shipbuilding, accounting for
　　　 90% of global deliveries(GT) in 2017
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
and China accounted for
93% of global demolition(GT) in 2017

4. Why is HKC necessary?
ASA appeals to necessity of Geographically-Balanced Green Recycling
Unilateral regional regulations may play a role as booster for green recycling, but CANNOT be a fundamental solution toward green recycling throughout
the world. Enactment of HKC is THE Key to Success!!
“Geographically-Balanced” results in:
Less Distance to reach yards;
Less Bunker consumed;  “Less Damage to the Environment!!”
“Green Recycling”
Compliance with a Global Rule is NECESSARY for the global market
Lack of Geographically-Balanced Green Recycling can lead
to delay in replacement of environmental-friendly vessels

5. No HKC will generate serious negative impact
Non-level playing field
Uncontrollable usage of substandard yards
Difficulty securing HKC-compliant yards in timely manner
Excessive-unworkable demand to upgrade from stakeholders
Discourage yard operators from making upgrading activities
caused by difficulty receiving adequate quantity of ships for
recycling

6. HKC Enactment is Coming Soon
(1) Continued increase in number of countries joining HKC
Ratified:
We hope to gear up further through strong initiatives of IMO and ratified countries!
(2) Ratification of China and India can Enact HKC fastest!!!
‘We used to be more passive participants, and now we’re more proactive…
That’s a big change.’
- Mr Xie Zhenhua, China’s special representative of climate change affairs
(FT Weekend 17 November / 18 November 2018)

7. Shipowner’s Responsibility
Shipowner’s responsibility toward Sustainable Recycling
- keep close eye on development of recycling yards
- close communication with recycling operators
- clarification of criteria for yard selection
Seeing is Believing!!
Regular Visits and Communication can result in…
- Accumulated experience in green recycling
- Further efficiency of operations
- Enhancement of competitiveness.
Recycling Operators
geographic point and economic point should be considered Co-work with related parties; yard class union welfare; living environment in ship recycle if country
Motivation Up!!
Business!!

8. What we are doing “Working Together”
Who are main players for Green Ship recycling??
Of course, workers & yard operators
Motivate them by instilling a positive attitude through joint work with all parties concerned !!
Avoid criticism by setting clear targets as an indication to assess progress in transparent and fair manner

9. India on 14-18 January 2019 – Level up year-by-year!!
Controlled Storage Area
of Oily Block/Machinery
Gas Cutting Workers with PPE
Proper Sign Board (Safe-for-Entry)
Mobile Health Unit--three facilities a day with doctor/pharmacist/Medical analyst
Dormitory Type Housing Facility for 1,008 workers by GMB/SRIA
Incinerator at Alang TSDF

10. Reaffirmed steady steps are being taken for enactment of HKC soon!!
India on January 2019
Reaffirmed steady steps are being taken for enactment of HKC soon!!
INSA/JSA meeting in Mumbai
Indian press reports
Japan-India Shipping Policy Forum 9

11. Bangladesh -- 25-26 November 2018
Taking opportunity to attend IMO workshop followed by yard visit

12. ASA would like to stress again:
Why is HKC necessary?
ASA would like to stress again:
Only Available Instrument for Global Green Recycling is HKC.
Justification of immediate enactment of HKC was confirmed
10 years ago with extensive time spent time in its preparation.
Ratification by Ship Recycling Countries MUST be achieved.
NOW is the TIME FOR ACTION!!
→ Ship Recycling Country’s Mission?
Shipowner Country’s Mission?
Timekeeper to enact soonest ?

13. Recent Developments
On 27 March 2019, Japan became 10th country, and the first in Asia, to ratify the HKC.
ASA sincerely hopes other Asian countries will follow Japan’s lead!!

14. Going Forward
Ensure priority usage of HKC-certified yards & yards in process of obtaining certification
- Motivate yards to justify upgrading.
- Insert clause into sale contracts to specify above-categorized yards.
Ensure voluntary preparation of IHM List onboard
Strengthen joint work with other shipowner associations and stakeholders.
- Speak out of ASA Voices for early enactment of HKC at every possible opportunity.
- Setting an action plan and reviewing it for calling ad hock meeting in China!!
Monitor EU developments & Approved EU list of Ship Recycling facilities together with other shipowner associations.

15. Thank You!!