Section 21 of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
–Every Ship Recycler
shall,—
- (a)ensure safe and environmentally sound removal and management of hazardous materials from a ship; and
- (b)comply with such requirements related to basic infrastructure facilities including those related to environmentally safe disposal or management of wastes and hazardous materials, in such manner as may be specified by the regulations.
Summary
- Every Ship Recycler must ensure the safe and environmentally sound removal and management of hazardous materials from a ship.
- Every Ship Recycler must comply with basic infrastructure facility requirements.
- These requirements include those for the environmentally safe disposal or management of wastes and hazardous materials.
- These requirements are specified by the regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the main duties of a Ship Recycler regarding hazardous materials?
The Ship Recycler must ensure the safe and environmentally sound removal and management of hazardous materials from the ship, and maintain compliant basic infrastructure facilities for waste management.
2. Who specifies the infrastructure standards that a ship recycling facility must have?
The standards and requirements for basic infrastructure and environmentally safe waste disposal are specified by the regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, who is legally responsible for ensuring the safe and environmentally sound removal and management of hazardous materials from a ship?
Q2.Under Section 21 of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, what types of requirements must a Ship Recycler comply with regarding facility standards?
Q3.Under Section 31(5) of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, what is the maximum prison sentence for a Ship Recycler who fails to safely remove and manage hazardous materials from a ship?
Q4.Under Section 21 of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, where are the specific details regarding basic infrastructure and safe disposal of hazardous wastes found?