1 September
2005
The disposal of ships and other marine structures raises a wide variety of controversial issues. Recent high-profile cases in the developed world such as the US Navy’s “Ghost Ships” and the Brent Spar oil platform have propelled the question of environmentally defensible methods of disposal to the top of the maritime agenda.
Over the next 5 years more than 2000 oil tankers are to be scrapped. Where will they go and who will take responsibility?
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association (SSA) have organised a debate on the topic to take place at the forthcoming Seatrade London International Maritime Convention 2005 on Wednesday 5 October. A panel of leading experts will debate such issues as:
- How are shipowners evading EU waste shipment regulations?
- Why are governments manipulating the Basle Convention?
- Are there facilities in Asia capable of breaking up and recycling ships cleanly and safely?
- Does s inking ships as artificial reefs really amount to sound ecological management, pollution prevention and prudent fisheries management?
“We are looking forward to a stimulating afternoon of presentations and discussion,” says Kathy Goodrich , Head of Technical Information Services, IMarEST . “The disposal of ships and other marine structures is a vital issue; we cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand – concerns need to be aired and potential solutions debated. We look forward to hearing thought-provoking views not only from our speakers but from the audience who will be taking an active role in the discussion.”
Programme – Wednesday 5 October 2005 – ExCeL, London Docklands
14.00: Welcome – Chairman – David Cobb, President Elect IMarEST
14.10: Keynote Address/ Scene Setter - Paul Bailey, ILO
14.30: The environmental perspective - Marietta Harjono, Greenpeace
14.45: The industry perspective/ codes of practise – Peter Hinchcliffe, International Chamber of Shipping
15.00: Recycling/ scrapping facilities - Mar ius van der Stoel, NV Ecodock
15.15: Alternative disposal options – Kelvin Boot, National Marine Aquarium
15.30: Q&A/ Discussion
Further details and online registration at:
http://www.seatrade-london.com/conference/IMarEST.htm
