Introduction to the Global Programme Concept

Susan Wingfield

Consultant to SBC

13th January, Dhaka

Outline• Why the Global Programme

concept?

• What does it entail?

• How is it implemented?

• Who is involved

• And....when?

Why the Global Programme concept?

• OSH and environmental standards

• Draft IMO Convention frames improvements to be made

• Means of donor input into technical cooperation activities

• Guiding principles

Guiding Principles1. Life-cycle approach: Safe and environmentally sound

ship recycling requires appropriate infrastructure not only within, but also beyond the yard.

2. Inclusion: Inclusion of ship recycling in national development, and poverty reduction, strategies is essential to the creation of sustainable ship recycling industries.

3. Collaboration: Collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, including representatives of governments, ship recycling associations, workers and NGOs of the ship recycling countries, donors.

4. Continuity: Building upon work already done, and putting in place processes and procedures for the long-term.

Priority• Reduce/eliminate incidence of

worker injury and fatality

• Reduce long term damage to the environment

• Ensure the contribution of the industry to the national economy is maintained

What the Programme entail?

Objectives• Enhance application of

internationally recognised standards

• Promote an integrated approach to the ship recycling industry

• Promote effective implementation of the future Convention

The Activities

Policy Development• National action required in response

to international drivers

• National policies which translate into regulation

• Guidance and information exchange suggested

Establishing Linkages• Link in with development

programmes and national poverty reduction strategies

• Areas of urban planning, waste management and health

• Other initiatives in the ship recycling industry

Training and Workshops• Not an “end” in itself, but a means

• To supplement other activities

• Ensure access to and transfer of knowledge

• Effectively engage all stakeholders

Development of Model Facilities

• Operational and infrastructural improvements

• Phased

• Clearly defined

• Measurement upon completion

• Industry leader to provide a blueprint

Six phases of Ship Recycling

1. Pre-arrival

2. Arrival at port

3. Planning of demolition

4. Operations

5. Downstream activities

6. Assessment and review

Pre-arrival

Certification• Signals completion of improvements

• Yardstick to assess facility’s adherence to internationally accepted standards

• Required by an independent body?

How is it implemented?• International Steering Committee: All participant

governments, IGOs, donor countries/organizations, representatives from industry; representatives of labour and civil society organizations. To provide guidance from the international perspective and maintain an overview of the Global Programme.

• National Steering Committees: Composed of relevant stakeholders at national level to monitor and provide guidance on implementation of activities.

• Programme management: One secretariat may take the lead in ensuring coordination between the three Secretariats for management of the Global Programme.

Who is involved?• Governments

• Yard owners

• Workers

• NGOs

• Shipowners

• Technical experts

• Downstream facilities

And when?• Subject to:

– Government support– Stakeholder agreement– Funding

• As soon as possible

Thank you