FWD: IMO Circular on Prohibiting the Use of Asbestos on Board Ships from January 1st, 2011
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From INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
4 ALBERT EMBANKMENT
LONDON SE1 7SR
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7735 7611 Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3210
Ref. T1/2.04 MSC.1/Circ.1374
3 December 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1374
INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIP
1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-eighth session (24 No
to 3 December 2010), approved information on prohibiting the use of asbestos on board
as set out in the annex, with the aim of raising awareness about the dangers involved
parties concerned.
2 Member Governments, in their capacity as flag, port or coastal States, as
international organizations concerned, are invited to note the information provided her
bring it to the attention of all parties concerned (including maritime Administrations, reco
organizations, port authorities, shipbuilders and ship repairers, and equipment sup
requesting them to make use of it as it may be deemed appropriate.
ANNEX
INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS
Introduction
1 Since 1 July 2002, the installation of materials that contain asbestos has, under SOLAS
regulation II-1/3-5, been prohibited for all ships, except for some vanes, joints and insulation.
From 1 January 2011, any installation of materials that contain asbestos will, under SOLAS
regulation II-1/3-5, be prohibited, for all ships without exceptions.
2 Despite the clear and unambiguous prohibition of asbestos containing materials
(ACMs), asbestos is still found on various locations on board ships. During inspections,
asbestos has been found in such places as fire blankets, joints and insulation materials, types of
sealants, friction material for brakes, wall and ceiling coverings, cords, remnants, electric fuses,
etc. Moreover, ships that initially were free of asbestos appear to have asbestos on board as a
result of repairs at shipyards and/or of purchasing spare parts at a later stage.
Purpose
3 The purpose of this circular is to:
.1 raise awareness among maritime Administrations, recognized organizations,
shipbuilders and ship repairers, equipment suppliers and all other parties
concerned of the fact that asbestos is still being used on ships,
notwithstanding its prohibition as stated in paragraph 1 above;
.2 highlight that the principal means of addressing the issue of asbestos being
found on board ships in contravention of the aforementioned provisions of
SOLAS rests with shipyards and ship suppliers purchasing and installing
asbestos free material;
.3 underline the importance of proper training of surveyors and inspectors in
detecting asbestos and ACMs on board ships;
.4 prevent any further use of asbestos on board ships; and
.5 stress the importance of maritime Administrations taking appropriate action in
case ACMs are found on board ships, in contravention of the aforementioned
provisions of the SOLAS Convention.
Applicability on seagoing ships
4 Ships built before 1 July 2002 are allowed to have ACMs on board. However, the
ACMs are only allowed as long as they do not pose a risk to the crew's health. The crew should
be aware of the dangers of asbestos and should know how to deal with asbestos in case
disturbance of the ACMs cannot be avoided1
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1
Refer to MSC/Circ.1045, Guidelines for maintenance and monitoring of on-board materials containing asbestos.
From INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
4 ALBERT EMBANKMENT
LONDON SE1 7SR
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7735 7611 Fax: +44 (0)20 7587 3210
Ref. T1/2.04 MSC.1/Circ.1374
3 December 2010
MSC.1/Circ.1374
INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIP
1 The Maritime Safety Committee, at its eighty-eighth session (24 No
to 3 December 2010), approved information on prohibiting the use of asbestos on board
as set out in the annex, with the aim of raising awareness about the dangers involved
parties concerned.
2 Member Governments, in their capacity as flag, port or coastal States, as
international organizations concerned, are invited to note the information provided her
bring it to the attention of all parties concerned (including maritime Administrations, reco
organizations, port authorities, shipbuilders and ship repairers, and equipment sup
requesting them to make use of it as it may be deemed appropriate.
ANNEX
INFORMATION ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF ASBESTOS ON BOARD SHIPS
Introduction
1 Since 1 July 2002, the installation of materials that contain asbestos has, under SOLAS
regulation II-1/3-5, been prohibited for all ships, except for some vanes, joints and insulation.
From 1 January 2011, any installation of materials that contain asbestos will, under SOLAS
regulation II-1/3-5, be prohibited, for all ships without exceptions.
2 Despite the clear and unambiguous prohibition of asbestos containing materials
(ACMs), asbestos is still found on various locations on board ships. During inspections,
asbestos has been found in such places as fire blankets, joints and insulation materials, types of
sealants, friction material for brakes, wall and ceiling coverings, cords, remnants, electric fuses,
etc. Moreover, ships that initially were free of asbestos appear to have asbestos on board as a
result of repairs at shipyards and/or of purchasing spare parts at a later stage.
Purpose
3 The purpose of this circular is to:
.1 raise awareness among maritime Administrations, recognized organizations,
shipbuilders and ship repairers, equipment suppliers and all other parties
concerned of the fact that asbestos is still being used on ships,
notwithstanding its prohibition as stated in paragraph 1 above;
.2 highlight that the principal means of addressing the issue of asbestos being
found on board ships in contravention of the aforementioned provisions of
SOLAS rests with shipyards and ship suppliers purchasing and installing
asbestos free material;
.3 underline the importance of proper training of surveyors and inspectors in
detecting asbestos and ACMs on board ships;
.4 prevent any further use of asbestos on board ships; and
.5 stress the importance of maritime Administrations taking appropriate action in
case ACMs are found on board ships, in contravention of the aforementioned
provisions of the SOLAS Convention.
Applicability on seagoing ships
4 Ships built before 1 July 2002 are allowed to have ACMs on board. However, the
ACMs are only allowed as long as they do not pose a risk to the crew's health. The crew should
be aware of the dangers of asbestos and should know how to deal with asbestos in case
disturbance of the ACMs cannot be avoided1
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1
Refer to MSC/Circ.1045, Guidelines for maintenance and monitoring of on-board materials containing asbestos.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Since 1 July 2002, new installation of ACMs on board all ships has been allowed only in
exceptional cases.
6 From 1 January 2011, new installation of ACMs on board all ships will, without
exception, no longer be allowed.
Recognizing asbestos containing materials
7 Asbestos is used for its specific characteristics such as fire resistance, thermal
insulation, electrical insulation, strength, flexibility, etc. Therefore, asbestos is used in various
locations throughout a ship. Inspectors should be aware of the large number of probable
asbestos applications on board.
8 Asbestos is a fibrous material and can often be identified visually on that basis.
However, most asbestos is used on board in materials where it cannot easily be identified
visually.
9 It is recommended that, whenever an item or material is to be installed, it is ensured
that the item or material has a statement of compliance, or similar, with the relevant SOLAS
regulation. This may take the form of an "asbestos free declaration". Due diligence should be
paid to such statements or declarations and it is recommended that random confirmations are
carried out.
10 Although asbestos in most ACMs can only be ascertained by experts in specialized
laboratories, it is possible to provide training to crew members, surveyors and inspectors in
identifying materials that might be ACMs. As a result of such training, the crew and ship
surveyors and inspectors can avoid health risks by having the suspected material sampled and
analysed first. In case sampling and analysing by experts is not possible, the crew and ship
surveyors and inspectors should treat the material as if it contains asbestos in order to avoid
possible health risks.
Training of surveyors and inspectors
11 Surveyors and inspectors that are charged with asbestos investigations on board ships
should be trained in recognizing asbestos and ACMs. They should also be trained in taking
samples and should be instructed when to call in experts to conduct the investigation.
12 Surveyors and inspectors should be aware of the dangers of exposure to asbestos and
should, while performing their corresponding duties, take all necessary precautions.
Action to be taken in case of contraventions of the SOLAS Convention regulation II-1/3-5
13 When asbestos is detected on board, in contravention of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-5,
action should be taken to have it removed. The removal – assigned to professional asbestos
removal companies – should take place within a time frame of 3 years from the date when the
contravention is found and should be conducted in close consultation with and, where
applicable, under the supervision of the flag State concerned. In such cases, a suitable
exemption certificate should be issued by the flag State.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5 Since 1 July 2002, new installation of ACMs on board all ships has been allowed only in
exceptional cases.
6 From 1 January 2011, new installation of ACMs on board all ships will, without
exception, no longer be allowed.
Recognizing asbestos containing materials
7 Asbestos is used for its specific characteristics such as fire resistance, thermal
insulation, electrical insulation, strength, flexibility, etc. Therefore, asbestos is used in various
locations throughout a ship. Inspectors should be aware of the large number of probable
asbestos applications on board.
8 Asbestos is a fibrous material and can often be identified visually on that basis.
However, most asbestos is used on board in materials where it cannot easily be identified
visually.
9 It is recommended that, whenever an item or material is to be installed, it is ensured
that the item or material has a statement of compliance, or similar, with the relevant SOLAS
regulation. This may take the form of an "asbestos free declaration". Due diligence should be
paid to such statements or declarations and it is recommended that random confirmations are
carried out.
10 Although asbestos in most ACMs can only be ascertained by experts in specialized
laboratories, it is possible to provide training to crew members, surveyors and inspectors in
identifying materials that might be ACMs. As a result of such training, the crew and ship
surveyors and inspectors can avoid health risks by having the suspected material sampled and
analysed first. In case sampling and analysing by experts is not possible, the crew and ship
surveyors and inspectors should treat the material as if it contains asbestos in order to avoid
possible health risks.
Training of surveyors and inspectors
11 Surveyors and inspectors that are charged with asbestos investigations on board ships
should be trained in recognizing asbestos and ACMs. They should also be trained in taking
samples and should be instructed when to call in experts to conduct the investigation.
12 Surveyors and inspectors should be aware of the dangers of exposure to asbestos and
should, while performing their corresponding duties, take all necessary precautions.
Action to be taken in case of contraventions of the SOLAS Convention regulation II-1/3-5
13 When asbestos is detected on board, in contravention of SOLAS regulation II-1/3-5,
action should be taken to have it removed. The removal – assigned to professional asbestos
removal companies – should take place within a time frame of 3 years from the date when the
contravention is found and should be conducted in close consultation with and, where
applicable, under the supervision of the flag State concerned. In such cases, a suitable
exemption certificate should be issued by the flag State.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
----- Original Message -----
From: FERNANDA
GIANNASI
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 6:34 PM
Subject: A PARTIR DE 1º./1/2011 O AMIANTO ESTÁ FINALMENTE PROIBIDO A
BORDO DE EMBARCAÇÕES
A PARTIR DE 1º./1/2011 O AMIANTO ESTÁ FINALMENTE
PROIBIDO A BORDO DE EMBARCAÇÕES em http://fernandagiannasi.blogspot.com/2011/01/partir-de-112011-o-amianto-esta.html
Notícia altamente auspiciosa é anunciada
por Por Rodrigo Cintra em http://portalmaritimo.com/2010/12/30/imo-proibe-o-uso-de-amianto-abordo-a-partir-de-2011/
de que a Organização Marítima Internacional (IMO) proibiu de vez o uso de
amianto a bordo a partir de 1º. de Janeiro de 2011.
A decisão foi divulgada na 88ª. Sessão do Comitê de Segurança Marítima e coloca fim nas exceções da regra II-1/3-5 do Código SOLAS. Esta determinação é de suma importância, pois desde julho de 2002, devido a essa exceção, ainda era permitida a utilização do amianto em juntas, isolamentos e alguns poucos casos.
Em relatório publicado pela entidade, foi descrito que durante inspeções freqüentemente realizadas em navios, os Inspetores têm encontrado amianto em selantes, sapatas para freios mecânicos (tipo aquelas de purificadores), revestimento de anteparas e mantas contra incêndio, dentre outros.
Foi também verificado que alguns navios que inicialmente estavam livres do material parecem tê-lo recebido a bordo após reparo em estaleiros e/ou aquisição de peças sobressalentes, em uma fase posterior à determinação, caracterizando uma não conformidade por descumprimento da Legislação vigente.
Só tem um detalhe: para remover isso de bordo é também super perigoso, principalmente em ambientes mais confinados, como é o caso da Praça de Máquinas. Isso vai dar um trabalho enorme, mas tem que ser feito.
Em diversos países (MAIS DE 60) o amianto já é proibido há cerca de 20 anos.
Nossa saúde agradece, pois, como sabemos, o amianto faz uma verdadeira “lenha” em nosso organismo.
A decisão foi divulgada na 88ª. Sessão do Comitê de Segurança Marítima e coloca fim nas exceções da regra II-1/3-5 do Código SOLAS. Esta determinação é de suma importância, pois desde julho de 2002, devido a essa exceção, ainda era permitida a utilização do amianto em juntas, isolamentos e alguns poucos casos.
Em relatório publicado pela entidade, foi descrito que durante inspeções freqüentemente realizadas em navios, os Inspetores têm encontrado amianto em selantes, sapatas para freios mecânicos (tipo aquelas de purificadores), revestimento de anteparas e mantas contra incêndio, dentre outros.
Foi também verificado que alguns navios que inicialmente estavam livres do material parecem tê-lo recebido a bordo após reparo em estaleiros e/ou aquisição de peças sobressalentes, em uma fase posterior à determinação, caracterizando uma não conformidade por descumprimento da Legislação vigente.
Só tem um detalhe: para remover isso de bordo é também super perigoso, principalmente em ambientes mais confinados, como é o caso da Praça de Máquinas. Isso vai dar um trabalho enorme, mas tem que ser feito.
Em diversos países (MAIS DE 60) o amianto já é proibido há cerca de 20 anos.
Nossa saúde agradece, pois, como sabemos, o amianto faz uma verdadeira “lenha” em nosso organismo.
Acesse a circular da IMO clique em
http://portalmaritimo.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/imo-circ-1374-amianto_2.pdf
Até a vitória final!
Até a vitória final!
FERNANDA
GIANNASI
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Jan 3, 2011, 5:32:51 AM1/3/11
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