
French digital version of the Hong Kong Convention (2009) for sustainable ship recycling. Includes official texts, resolutions, and guidelines for compliance ahead of its June 2025 enforcement.
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Your Complete Digital Guide to the Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009 digital edition delivers the official French-language text of this groundbreaking international treaty, set to transform global ship recycling practices. This comprehensive digital publication provides immediate access to the complete regulatory framework that will govern ship recycling operations worldwide beginning June 26, 2025. Designed specifically for maritime professionals, this 202-page document combines the full convention text with essential implementation tools, making it the definitive resource for compliance with new international standards.
Official IMO Publication with Complete Implementation Framework
This digital edition contains the authentic text of the Hong Kong Convention as adopted during the 2009 International Conference, along with six key resolutions that provide immediate context for implementation. The publication goes further by including six comprehensive sets of guidelines developed by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee, ensuring uniform application of the convention's provisions across all signatory states. These guidelines address critical operational aspects including hazardous materials inventory, ship recycling facility requirements, and environmentally sound management practices, providing maritime professionals with the complete toolkit needed for compliance.
Secure Digital Format Optimized for Professional Use
Published in May 2025 to support industry preparation for the convention's entry into force, this digital edition features a secure format compatible with the official IMO reader. The 202-page document is organized for efficient reference, allowing maritime operators to quickly locate specific articles, guidelines, or implementation procedures. This digital format ensures that shipping companies, recycling facilities, and maritime administrators have immediate access to the most current regulatory information as they prepare for the new international standards that will govern ship recycling practices worldwide.
This digital publication provides the official French-language text of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009, including all six conference resolutions and six sets of implementation guidelines developed by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee. The 202-page document is delivered in a secure digital format compatible with the official IMO reader, published in May 2025 to support industry preparation for the convention's entry into force on June 26, 2025.
With a long-standing reputation as the leading authority in maritime regulation, this organization develops and maintains the international conventions that govern global shipping practices. Their publications provide the official texts and implementation guidance for treaties that shape maritime safety, environmental protection, and operational standards across the industry, serving as essential references for maritime professionals worldwide.
The digital version is available in a locked format, readable using the free official reader provided.
The convention officially comes into force on June 26, 2025.
Six resolutions adopted during the 2009 Hong Kong Conference are included.
Yes, six sets of guidelines developed by the Marine Environment Protection Committee are included for uniform application.
The publication contains 202 pages.
This specific version is available only in French.
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