Guide for the Class Notation Green Passport (GP)

GUIDE FOR THE CLASS NOTATION

GREEN PASSPORT (GP)

MAY 2008

American Bureau of Shipping

Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862

Copyright © 2008
American Bureau of Shipping
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Foreword

Foreword
Noting the on going efforts to enhance the protection of the marine environment, and the occupational
health and safety related to the recycling of ships, IMO, with the assistance of industry organizations,
has developed Guidelines on Ship Recycling.
The stated objectives of the IMO promulgated guidelines are to:
i) Encourage recycling as the best means to dispose of ships at the end of their operating lives.
ii) Provide guidance in respect to the preparation of ships for recycling and minimizing the use
of potentially hazardous materials and waste generation during a ship’s operating life.
iii) Encourage all stakeholders to address the issue of ship recycling.
Essential to successfully achieving these objectives and to enable a more comprehensive management
of hazardous substances utilized in the construction of the ship, the operationally generated waste, and
stores, through continued awareness throughout the ship’s operating life is the development and
maintenance of a document referred to as a “Green Passport”.
This Guide provides for the review, approval and issuance of the initial Green Passport for new
construction, existing ships and for the maintenance, verification and endorsement of the issued Green
Passport for a ship in service.
The application of this Guide is optional. However, recognizing the ongoing efforts of the maritime
community, designers, Owners and operators are encouraged to apply this Guide.

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 Table of Contents

GUIDE FOR THE CLASS NOTATION

GREEN PASSPORT (GP)

CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Introduction ............................................................................1
1 General ..................................................................................1
2 Application .............................................................................1
3 Scope.....................................................................................1
4 Notation..................................................................................1
5 Definitions ..............................................................................2

FIGURE 1 Flow Diagram for Development of Part 1 of the

Inventory for Existing Ships .........................................3

SECTION 2 General Guidance ..................................................................5

1 Introduction ............................................................................5
2 Format....................................................................................5
2.1 Ship Details ....................................................................... 5
2.2 Inventory ........................................................................... 5
3 Survey....................................................................................6
4 Maintenance ..........................................................................6

SECTION 3 New Construction Vessels ....................................................7

1 Introduction ............................................................................7
2 Prohibited or Restricted Materials..........................................7
3 Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory...............................7
4 Vendor Supplied Equipment and Materials ...........................8

TABLE 1..............................................................................................7

SECTION 4 Existing Vessels.....................................................................9

1 Introduction ............................................................................9
2 Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory...............................9
2.1 Review of Available Documentation.................................. 9
2.2 Interview the Ship’s Crew.................................................. 9
2.3 Development of a Survey/Sampling Plan........................ 10

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 2.4 Sampling of Substances/Materials Potentially
Containing Hazardous Materials by an
External Specialist ...........................................................10
2.5 Declaration of Materials or Equipment as Likely to
Contain Hazardous or Potentially Hazardous
Substances......................................................................10
2.6 Review and Incorporation of Recognized External
Laboratory Reports..........................................................10
2.7 Document Submission.....................................................10

SECTION 5 Certification, Maintenance and Survey.............................. 11

1 Introduction ..........................................................................11
2 Certification ..........................................................................11
3 Maintenance of the Green Passport ....................................11
4 Retention of Green Passport ...............................................11

APPENDIX 1 Lists of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Materials,

and Chemical Substances .................................................. 13
TABLE 1 List of Hazardous Wastes and Substances that are
Relevant to Ship Recycling ........................................13
TABLE 2 Potentially Hazardous Materials which may be
Onboard Ships Delivered to Recycling Facilities .......15
TABLE 3 Threshold Levels of Chemical Substances to be
Listed in the Inventory................................................17

APPENDIX 2 Standard Format of Inventory and Sample Green

Passport Form...................................................................... 19
Standard Format of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials...............20
Part 1 Hazardous Materials Contained in the Ship’s Structure
and Equipment ................................................................20
Part 2 Operationally Generated Waste ......................................21
Part 3 Stores ..............................................................................22

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 Section 1: Introduction

SECTION 1 Introduction

1 General
The importance of an inventory detailing the amount and location of hazardous materials which have
been used in the construction and operations of ships is increasingly recognized as a means to enhance
onboard safety and environmental awareness, both through-out the ships economic life and when the
ship is being prepared for recycling.
This Guide has been developed with the objective of assisting designers, equipment suppliers, builders
and Owners in the practical and reasonable formulation and maintenance of this inventory.

2 Application
This Guide is applicable to new and existing ships for which the optional Green Passport notation GP
has been requested. Obtaining this notation will assist in complying with Section 5 of IMO Resolution
A.962(23), “IMO Guidelines of Ship Recycling”, as amended by IMO Resolution A.980(24)
“Amendments to the IMO Guidelines On Ship Recycling”.

3 Scope
This Guide has been developed with the objective of promoting the industry’s ongoing commitment
to providing for the safe working conditions of the ship’s crew, the marine environment and the in
recognition of the maritime community efforts, as stake holder, to assist in the safe and
environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Guide includes information on inventorying hazardous
materials on new or existing vessels, conducting verification surveys, issuance of certificates and
notations, as well as maintaining the inventory and retaining the Green Passport and Certifications.
See Section 1, Figure 1.

4 Notation
Ships which have had the ship details and Part 1 of the Inventory of their Green Passport (see
Subsection 2/2 of this Guide) prepared and certified to the requirements of this Guide to the
satisfaction of the Surveyors to the Bureau will be eligible to receive the ABS Notation GP (Green
Passport). The requirements in this Guide for the purpose of securing the GP Notation are additional
to all other relevant requirements of the ABS Rules and Guides.

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Section 1 Introduction

5 Definitions
i) Inventory – is an itemized listing, specifying the type, location and approximate quantity of
hazardous materials used in the ship’s construction and equipment.
ii) Hazardous Materials – are materials or substances that are known to have the potential to
harm human health or the environment. These materials/substances are identified in the
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, The Basel Convention and Other
International Instruments.
iii) New Ship – means a ship contracted for construction on or after the first day of the month
indicated on the cover of this Guide.
iv) Existing Ship – means a ship which is not a new ship.
v) Ship – means a ship of any type whatsoever operating in the marine environment and
includes, but not limited to, hydrofoil boats, air-cushion vehicles, submersibles, floating craft
and fixed or floating platforms.
vi) Ship Owner – means the person or persons or company registered as the Owner of the ship or,
in the absence of registration, the person or persons or company owning the ship. However, in
the case of a ship owned by a state and operated by a company which in the State is registered
as the ship’s operator, “Owner” shall mean such company.
vii) Substances – means the physical matter of which a material or item is composed, e.g., lead
(chemical element), lead oxide (compound).
viii) Supplier – are those vendors which provide products, in support of the ship’s construction and
outfitting. This group includes equipment manufacturers and material providers.
ix) External Specialists – are those persons who possess the necessary training and equipment to
evaluate and report on the materials used in ship construction and outfitting.

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 FIGURE 1
Flow Diagram for Development of Part 1 of the Inventory for Existing Ships
Section

*1 : Documents include, and are not limited to, any certificates, manuals,
1

Step 1 Collection of necessary information *1 ship's plans, drawings, technical specifications and information from sister
and/or similar ships.

Step 2 Analysis and definition of scope of investigation *2

*2 : Investigation should cover all materials listed in Appendix 1, Table 1 of
this Guide: the materials in appendix 1, Table 2 are exempted from being
listed obligatorily.
(It is necessary to confirm It is difficult to investigate all equipment and areas including those which
YES Can you NO are assumed not to contain Hazardous Materials described above.
Introduction

by visual check)
recognize what it contains by Through analysis of available documents based on knowledge and
documents analysis? experience, it is necessary to make clear which equipment and/or areas
(It is necessary *3 should be put into the scope of investigation.
Can you exempt [e.g. Asbestos is only included in a non-combustible material of A, B and C
to confirm by sampling analysis according
Step 3 visual check) class division, coating, lagging, brake shoe lining, gasket and packing
NO to a criterion? YES except speical case.]

Visual Sampling List of Equipment, System and/or

Check Plan Check Plan Area Potentially Containing *3 : Equipment, system and/or area which can not be specified regarding
Hazardous Material presence of the materials listed in Appendix 1 of this Guide by documents
can be listed in the List of equipment, system and/or area classed as
Preparation of Visual/Sampling Check Plan
"Potentially containing hazardous material" without the sampling check.
Prerequisite for this classification is a comprehensible justification of the

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conclusion or when little or no effect on disassembly as a unit and later ship
Step 4 Approval of Visual/Sampling Check Plan by Administration/RO recycling and disposal operations can be assumed.

Onboard Visual Check, Sampling Check *4

*5 *4 : Sampling Check: Sampling Check means to take samples and

Could you NO indentification of Hazardous Material contained in the equipment, systems
actually visual-check/ and/or areas, by chemical analysis. Sampling Check should be applied
sample it? when presence of Prohibited and Restricted Hazardous Material is
Step 5 assumed but cannot be recognized with analysis of available
YES documentation.
Does NO Not necessary to
it contain Hazardous
Material? be listed
*5 : When equipment, system and/or area of the vessel cannot be
accessible for visual check or sampling check, this equipment, system
YES *6 and/or area is classified as "Potentially containing hazardous material".

Equipment, system Equipment, system

and/or area classed and/or area classed as
Step 6 as containing potentially containing *6 : Any equipment, system and/or area classed as "Potentially containing
Hazardous Material Hazardous Material hazardous material" should be disposed or treated according to the
requirement of the Convention and the Guidelines.

Preparation of Inventory Part I

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SECTION 2 General Guidance

1 Introduction
The identification, location and quantity of hazardous materials and potentially hazardous materials
onboard ships is an essential ingredient in facilitating the protection of the ship’s crew when
performing routine maintenance and repair, as well as workers at the recycling facility and the
environment where the facility is located. Having this information readily available will enable the
ship’s crew and the workers at the recycling facility to exercise the appropriate precautions if at risk
of exposure to these materials.

2 Format
The Green Passport for ships is comprised of two components as follows.

2.1 Ship Details

The first component of the Green Passport is referred to as the “Ship Details”, and includes the
following:
• The name of the ship
• The ship’s IMO number
• Builder, builder’s address and hull number
• Type of ship
• Principal dimensions (LOA, Breadth (molded) Depth (molded)).
• Lightship displacement.
• Flag state, port of registry, date of registry
• Owner’s name and address
• Classification Society(ies)
See Subsection 5/4 for an acceptable equivalent to the above.

2.2 Inventory
The second component of the Green Passport is the actual inventory of the hazardous and potentially
hazardous materials, containing the location, the approximate quantity/volume of each identified
material on board the ship. This inventory is divided into the following parts.
• Part 1: Hazardous or potentially hazardous materials/substances utilized in the ship’s structure
and equipment/systems.
• Part 2: Operationally generated waste
• Part 3: Stores

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Section 2 General Guidance

Preparation of Part 1 is to be based on the listing of those materials/substances considered to be

hazardous or potentially hazardous as found in Appendix 1. See Subsections 3/3 and 4/2 of this Guide.
Part 2 – Operationally Generated Waste, and Part 3 Stores, are to be prepared by the ship Owner prior
to or during the final voyage to the recycling facility. (References to Parts 2 and 3 of the Green Passport’s
Inventory are intended for informational purposes only and are outside the scope of the class notation.)
Appendix 2 of this Guide is a representative format for the inventory component of the Green Passport

3 Survey
Once an inventory for a vessel has been developed, an auditing survey by an ABS Surveyor is to be
carried out to generally verify that the locations and the approximate quantity/volume of hazardous
material detailed on the inventory reflect those found on the vessel. An annual survey is also to be
conducted to confirm that the inventory reflects any modifications, repairs or changes to the vessel
that involve the removal or addition of hazardous materials.

4 Maintenance
The Green Passport is to remain onboard the ship throughout it’s operating life and each Owner is to
enact the necessary steps to maintain the accuracy of the Green Passport, which includes the
incorporation of all relevant design and equipment changes. The final Owner of the ship when
delivering the ship to the recycling facility is to present the Green Passport to the appropriate
recycling facility personnel.

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 Section 3: New Construction Vessels

SECTION 3 New Construction Vessels

1 Introduction
Throughout a ship’s design and construction, designers and builders are to exercise environmental
judgment in the selection of all materials and substances to be incorporated into the ship’s structure
and equipment. As a first step, the design and build team is to identify, based on Appendix 1, Tables
1 and 2, any hazardous or potentially hazardous materials that are intended to be utilized and carefully
consider using less environmentally hazardous materials. Simply stated, if the opportunity exists to
use less hazardous materials in the construction, without compromising safety or operational efficiency,
it should be considered by the design and build team or recommended to the ship Owner/operator as
appropriate.

2 Prohibited or Restricted Materials

Substances known to be hazardous which are prohibited or restricted by national regulation and
various international agreements and conventions are not to be used in the construction. Examples of
these substances and the corresponding statutory instruments are detailed in Section 3, Table 1 below:

TABLE 1
Substances Agreement/Convention
Asbestos 1974 SOLAS – 2000 Amendments (Reg II-1/3-5)
Organotin Compounds which act as biocides in anti- International Convention on the Control of Harmful
fouling systems (tributyltins (TBT’s), Triphenyltins Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships 2001
(TET’s) and tributyltins Oxide (TBTO’s))
Ozone Depleting Substances, Chlorofluorocarbons MARPOL Annex VI Reg 12 & Montreal Protocol
(CFC’s)
Ploychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POP’s) (Part II)

3 Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory

Upon completion of the material selection process, Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory is to be
prepared by the shipbuilder. Where the substances listed in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2 have been
added to the vessel above the threshold levels specified in Appendix 1, Table 3, their identity, location
and quantity are to be incorporated into Part 1 of the inventory.
Documentation in the form of drawings or tables noting the use of hazardous materials, quantity, and
location are to be submitted to the ABS Plan Review Office for review. At the ship builders option
each drawing submitted is to be annotated in such a manner as to detail the use of hazardous or
potentially hazardous materials thereon.

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Section 3 New Construction Vessels

4 Vendor Supplied Equipment and Materials

Shipbuilders are to work closely with all their suppliers such that all equipment provided is
environmentally safe or specifically itemized on the inventory. These suppliers are to confirm that
those substances identified in Section 3, Table 1 above have not been incorporated in the supplied
equipment, machinery, or paints. In those instances where the suppliers provide equipment or
materials containing hazardous or potentially hazardous substances listed in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and
2 above the threshold values specified in Appendix 1, Table 3, a declaration detailing the specific
substances including the system/item, the substance, amount of substance and the manufacturer is to
be presented to the shipbuilder for the preparation of the Part 1 of the Inventory as referred to in
Subsection 3/3 above.

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 Section 4: Existing Vessels

SECTION 4 Existing Vessels

1 Introduction
Many materials and substances which were previously assumed to be non hazardous and selected for
installation onboard ships, , are no longer being utilized, or have since been identified as being
hazardous. To assist in safeguarding the ship’s crew, and workers involved in ship recycling, as well
as the marine environment, documenting the location and approximate volume/quantity of materials
currently classified as hazardous or potentially hazardous is to be achieved to the greatest degree
possible.
It is recognized that it is often not possible to accurately define, identify or locate specific hazardous
or potentially hazardous materials onboard existing ships due to their concealment or unknown
locations.

2 Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory

Development of Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory for an exiting vessel is the responsibility of
the ship Owner.
The development of the Inventory is to be viewed as a multi-phase process and may consist of any or
all of the following steps, depending on the results achieved

2.1 Review of Available Documentation

Ship Owners are encouraged to review the ship’s files, including drawings, technical specifications
and vendor supplied information/data with a view to locate if any hazardous or potentially hazardous
materials/substances indicated in Appendix 1, Tables 1 and 2, above the threshold values in Appendix
1, Table 3, have been utilized in the construction or outfitting of the ship.
This initial review should be used in the systematic development of a Survey/Sampling Plan to be
employed in the practical implementation of completing the required inventory, see 4/2.3 below.
Utilizing additional information sources, such as the shipyard files, sister ship files, ABS files or
contacting equipment suppliers should also be considered.

2.2 Interview the Ship’s Crew

Often the ship’s crew can provide assistance as to the location of hazardous or potentially hazardous
materials on board as a result of the in depth ship specific knowledge developed from carrying out or
witnessing repairs and maintenance. Additionally the crew may provide valuable information associated
with equipment replacement or modifications.

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Section 4 Existing Vessels

2.3 Development of a Survey/Sampling Plan

Taking into consideration the information obtained from the documentation review and discussions
with the ship’s crew a detailed survey and sampling plan is to be developed. The goal of the survey
and sampling is to assist in determining where hazardous or potentially hazardous materials may be
located.
A copy of the survey/sampling plan is to be submitted to ABS for review and acknowledgement.

2.4 Sampling of Substances/Materials Potentially Containing Hazardous Materials

by an External Specialist
Consideration may be given, by the ship Owner, to the use of sampling to identify substances/materials
potentially containing hazardous materials to assist in the development of Part 1 of the Inventory. An
external specialist having specific knowledge in the means of how to take material samples and
preventative measures to be taken to avoid cross contamination may be retained by the ship Owner.
Upon completion of the sampling process, the material/substances are to be forwarded for testing to a
recognized testing laboratory.
In those instances where there is uncertainty relative to the presence of hazardous or potentially
hazardous materials, the material or substance is to be considered as a hazard and a sample is to be
obtained in accordance with the typical sampling procedures.
Upon completion of the sampling processes the materials or equipment from which the samples have
been extracted, are to be sealed so as to reduce the possible risk of exposure to the crew and others.
ABS Surveyors are not to risk themselves to possible exposure during the sampling or testing procedures.

2.5 Declaration of Materials or Equipment as Likely to Contain Hazardous or

Potentially Hazardous Substances
The ship Owner may at his or her discretion, with the concurrence of the attending Surveyor, classify
various materials and equipment as “containing hazardous substances” without further investigating
or testing.

2.6 Review and Incorporation of Recognized External Laboratory Reports

Any reports issued by a recognized testing laboratory, utilized to complete Part 1 of the Inventory are
to be retained onboard and to be presented to the attending surveyor to support the details annotated
on Part 1 of the Inventory.

2.7 Document Submission

Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory for existing ships prepared by the ship Owner, along with the
supporting documentation including, the results of the Owner’s evaluation of the available information
and any material/substance testing reports are to be presented to the attending Surveyor.
Any limitations regarding the scope of laboratory reports or prepared inventory are to be stated.

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 Section 5: Certification, Maintenance and Survey

SECTION 5 Certification, Maintenance and

Survey

1 Introduction
The inventory of hazardous and potentially hazardous materials for ships of new constriction and
existing ships, are to be developed by the shipyard or ship Owner respectively, and submitted to ABS
for review and acknowledgement.
The hazardous or potentially hazardous materials/substances are to be suitably marked on board the
ship to alert all parties of their presence and to facilitate random verification of the submitted
documentation by an ABS Surveyor.

2 Certification
Upon completion of the verification surveys, the initial Green Passport, consisting of the ship details
and the Part 1 is accepted and a certificate issued. The GP Notation is then included in the ABS
Record.

3 Maintenance of the Green Passport

Part 1 of the Green Passport’s Inventory is to be maintained throughout the ship’s life and placed on
board the ship. The removal, replacement, or repair of existing equipment or substances previously
detailed in Part 1 or the addition of relevant new equipment or substances is to be carefully tracked
and is to be specified in the Inventory and suitably marked on board. Any changes to Part 1 of the
inventory are to be recorded so as to provide the current information together with a history of the
changes.
An annual verification survey is to be carried out in the course of completing other periodical surveys.
Any changes to the materials in the Green Passport’s inventory should be noted by the ship’s crew
and verified by the attending Surveyor. Upon satisfactory review and verification, the Green Passport
certificate will be endorsed.

4 Retention of Green Passport

The Green Passport’s Inventory is to be retained on board the ship and is to be presented to each
subsequent Owner, including those instances where the flag, or type of service changes. Any changes
relating to the ship details are to be recorded and updated accordingly. The Continuous Synopsis
Record, as detailed in SOLAS Reg XI-1/5, when combined with the Certificate of Build, as produced
by the ship builder are considered as equivalent to the ship details section of the Green Passport,
provided a copy is attached to the Inventory.

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 Appendix 1: Lists of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Materials, and Chemical Substances

APPENDIX 1 Lists of Hazardous Wastes,

Substances and Materials, and
Chemical Substances

TABLE 1
List of Hazardous Wastes and Substances
that are Relevant to Ship Recycling
Inventory
No. Materials
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
A. Obligatory for New and Existing Ships (1)
1 Asbestos X
2 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) X
CFCs X
Halons X
Other fully halogenated CFCs X
Carbon Tetrachloride X
Ozone Depleting
3 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform) X
Substances
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons X
Hydrobromofluorocarbons X
Methyl Bromide X
Bromochloromethane X
Tributyl Tins X
Organotin
4 Triphenyl Tins X
Compounds
Tributyl Tin Oxide (TBTO) X
B. Obligatory for New Ships and New Installations; Voluntary for Existing Ships (1)
1 Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds X
2 Hexavalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium Compounds X
3 Lead and Lead Compounds X
4 Mercury and Mercury Compounds X
5 Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBBs) X
6 Polybrominated Dephenyl Ethers (PBDEs) X
7 Polychloronaphthalanes (more than 3 chlorine atoms) X
8 Radioactive Substances X
9 Certain Shortchain Chlorinated Paraffins (Alkanes, C10-C13, chloro) X

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Appendix 1 List of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Materials, and Chemical Substances

TABLE 1 (continued)
List of Hazardous Wastes and Substances
that are Relevant to Ship Recycling
Inventory
No. Properties Example
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
C. Regular Consumable Goods
1 Household Refrigerators, Freezers, Microwaves, Toasters, Fryers, Coffee X
appliances machines, Other appliances used for cooking including Cutlery, Pans,
Chinaware, Cups and Glasses, Washing machines, Clothes dryers, Dish
washing machines, Irons, Vacuum cleaners, hairdryers
2 IT and Personal computers, Notebook computers, Typewriters, Printers, X
telecommunications Copying equipment, Pocket and desk calculators, Facsimile,
equipment Telephones, Remote controls
3 Consumer Radio sets, Television sets, Video cameras, Video recorders, Musical X
equipment instruments, Gambling Machines
4 Lighting equipment Fluorescent lamps, Filament bulbs, lamps X
5 Electrical and Drills, Saws, Sewing machines X
electronic tools
6 Leisure and sports Video games, Karaoke machine, Sports equipment X
equipment
7 Non ship-specific Chairs, Sofas, Tables, Beds, Curtains, Carpets, Garbage bins, Bed- X
furniture, Interior linen, Pillows, Towels, Mattresses, Storage racks, Decoration,
and similar Bathroom installations, Toys, not structurally relevant or integrated
equipment artwork
Note:
1 Items in “A” and “B” of Table 1 are identical to those of Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of the Convention, respectively.
Items in these portions of Table 1 are obliged to be listed in the Inventory by Regulation 7 of the Annex of the
Convention.

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Appendix 1 List of Hazardous Wastes, Substances and Materials, and Chemical Substances

TABLE 2
Potentially Hazardous Materials which may be Onboard
Ships Delivered to Recycling Facilities
Inventory
No. Properties Goods
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
1 Kerosene X
2 White Spirit X
Oiliness
3 Lubricating Oil X
4 Hydraulic Oil X
5 Anti-seize Compounds X
6 Fuel Additives X
7 Engine Coolant Additives X
8 Antifreeze Fluids X
9 Liquid Boiler and Feed Water Treatment and Test Re-agents X
10 De-ionizer Regenerating Chemicals X
11 Evaporator Dosing and Descaling Acids X
12 Paint Stabilizers/Rust Stabilizers X
13 Solvents/Thinners X
14 Paints X
15 Chemical Refrigerants X
16 Battery Electrolyte X
17 Alcohol, Methylated Spirits X
18 Acetylene X
19 Explosives/ Propane X
20 Inflammables Butane X
21 Oxygen X
22 CO2 X
Gas
23 Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) X
24 Greenhouse Methane X
25 Gases Hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) X
26 Nitrous Oxide (N2O) X
27 Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) X
28 Bunkers: Fuel Oil X
29 Grease X
30 Oiliness Waste Oil (Sludge) X
31 Bilge X
32 Liquid Oily Liquid Cargo Tank Residues X
33 Ballast Water X
34 Raw Sewage X
35 Treated Sewage X
36 Non-oily Liquid Cargo Residues X
37 Gas Explosibility/ Fuel Gas X
Inflammability

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TABLE 2 (continued)
Potentially Hazardous Materials which may be Onboard
Ships Delivered to Recycling Facilities
Inventory
No. Properties Goods
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
38 Dry Cargo Residues X
39 Medical Waste/Infectious Waste X
(1)
40 Incinerator Ash X
41 Garbage (1) X
42 Fuel Tank Residues X
43 Oily Solid Cargo Tank Residues X
44 Oily/Contaminated Rags X
45 Batteries (incl. Lead Acid Batteries) X
46 Solid Pesticides/Insecticide Sprays X
47 Extinguishant X
48 Chemical Cleaner (incl. Electrical Equipment X
Cleaner, Carbon Remover)
49 Detergent/Bleach (could be a liquid) X
50 Miscellaneous Medicines X
51 Fire Fighting Clothing, Equipment X
52 Dry Tank Residues X
53 Cargo Residues X
Note:
1 Definition of “Garbage” is identical with that of MARPOL Annex V. However, “Incinerator Ash” is classified
separately because it may include hazardous substances or heavy metals.

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TABLE 3
Threshold Levels of Chemical Substances to be Listed in the Inventory
No. Materials Threshold Level
A. Obligatory for New and Existing Ships
1 Asbestos No threshold level
2 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 50 mg/kg
CFCs
Halons
Other fully halogenated CFCs
Carbon Tetrachloride
Ozone Depleting
3 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform) No threshold level
Substances
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
Hydrobromofluorocarbons
Methyl Bromide
Bromochloromethane
Tributyl Tins
Organotin
4 Triphenyl Tins 2500 mg/kg
Compounds
Tributyl Tin Oxide (TBTO)
B. Obligatory for New Ships and New Installations; Voluntary for Existing Ships
1 Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds 100 mg/kg
2 Hexavalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium Compounds 1000 mg/kg
3 Lead and Lead Compounds 1000 mg/kg
4 Mercury and Mercury Compounds 1000 mg/kg
5 Polybrominated Biphenyl (PBBs) 1000 mg/kg
6 Polybrominated Dephenyl Ethers (PBDEs) 1000 mg/kg
7 Polychloronaphthalanes (more than 3 chlorine atoms) No threshold level
8 Radioactive Substances No threshold level
9 Certain Shortchain Chlorinated Paraffins (Alkanes, C10-C13, chloro) 1%

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 Appendix 2: Standard Format of Inventory and Sample Green Passport Form

APPENDIX 2 Standard Format of Inventory and

Sample Green Passport Form

This Appendix contains the standard format of the Inventory of Potentially Hazardous Materials
Onboard (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and a sample Green Passport Form

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Part 1 Hazardous Materials Contained in the Ship’s Structure and Equipment

Appendix 2

1.1 Paints and Coating Systems containing materials listed in A and B of Appendix 1, Table 1
No. Application of Paint Name of Paint Location Materials Approx. Remarks
(Classification Quantity
in Appendix 1)
1 Anti-drumming Primer, xx Co., xx Primer Hull part Lead 30 kg
compound #300
2 Antifouling xx Co. xx coat #100 Underwater parts TBT 20 kg

1.2 Equipment and Machinery containing materials listed in A and B of Appendix 1, Table 1
No. Name of Equipment and Machinery Location Materials Parts of Use Approx. Remarks
(Classification Quantity
in Appendix 1)
1 Switchboard Engine Control Lead Solder and 200 mg
Room electric contact
Mercury Heat gauge 10 mg
2 Diesel Engine, xx Co., xx #150 Engine Room Cadmium Bearing 50 mg

1.3 Structure and Hull containing materials listed in A and B of Appendix 1, Table 1
No. Name of Structural Element Location Materials Parts of Use Approx. Remarks
(Classification Quantity
Standard Format of Inventory and Sample Green Passport Form

in Appendix 1)
1 Wall Panel Accommodation Asbestos Insulation 2t
2 Wall Insulation Engine Control Lead Perforated plate 200 mg Cover of insulation material
Room Asbestos Fire protection Under lead containing plates

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Part 2 Operationally Generated Waste

Appendix 2

No. Location (1) Name of Item (Classification in Appendix 1) Approx. Remarks

and Detail (if any) of the Item Quantity
1 Garbage Locker Garbage (FOOD Waste) 30 kg
2 Bilge Tank Bilge Water 10 m3
3 No. 1 Cargo Hold Dry Cargo Residues (Iron ore) 100 kg
4 No. 2 Cargo Hold Waste Oil (Sludge) (Crude) 100 kg
5 No. 1 Ballast Tank Ballast Water 100 m3
Sediments 200 kg

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Part 3 Stores
Appendix 2

3.1 Stores
No. Location (1) Name of Item (Classification in Appendix 1) Unit Figure Approx. Remarks (2)
Quantity Quantity
1 No. 1 Fuel Oil Tank Fuel Oil (Heavy Fuel Oil) --- --- 100 m3
2 CO2 Room CO2 100 kg 50 pcs 5000 kg
3 Workshop Propane 20 kg 10 pcs 200 kg
4 Medicine Locker Miscellaneous Medicines --- --- --- Details are shown in the attached list
5 Paint Stores Paint, xx Co., #600 20 kg 5 pcs 100 kg Cadmium containing

3.2 Liquids sealed in ship’s machinery and equipment

No. Type of Liquids Name of Machinery or Equipment Location (1) Approx. Remarks
(Classification in Quantity
Appendix 1)
1 Hydraulic Oil Deck crane hydraulic oil system Upper Deck 100 ltr
Deck machinery hydraulic oil system Upper Deck and 2000 ltr
Bosun Store
Steering gear hydraulic oil system Steering Gear Room 500 ltr
2 Lubricating Oil Main engine system Engine Room 50 ltr
3 Boiler Water Treatment Boiler Engine Room 10 ltr
Standard Format of Inventory and Sample Green Passport Form

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3.3 Gases sealed in ship’s machinery and equipment

Appendix 2

No. Type of Gases Name of Machinery or Equipment Location Approx. Remarks

(Classification in Quantity
Appendix 1)
1 HFC AC system AC Room 100 kg
Refrigerated provision chamber machine AC Room 50 kg

3.4 Regular consumable goods

No. Location (1) Name of Item Manufacturer Quantity Remarks
1 Accommodation Refrigerators xx Co. 1
2 Accommodation Personal computers xxx Co. 2
3 Accommodation Vacuum cleaners xxxx Co. 1
4 Accommodation Office chairs xxxxx Co. 1

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Notes:
1 About Locations of Part 2 and Part 3, each item should be entered in order based on its location from a lower level to an upper level and from an aft part to a fore part for
respective subparts.
2 About Remarks of Part 3, if hazardous materials are integrated in products, the approximate amount of the contents should be shown as much as possible.
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Appendix 2 Standard Format of Inventory and Sample Green Passport Form

American Bureau of Shipping

ABS Plaza
16855 Northchase Dr.
Houston, TX 77060

Green Passport
Document No
Class No
Report No.:
Date

Ship Details
Name of Ship: IMO Number:
Builder: Builder's Address:
Hull Number: Type of Ship:

Length (LOA): Breadth (Molded):

Depth (Molded) Lightweight
(Tonnes)

Registry
Flag State: Port of Registry:
Date of Registry:

Ownership
Ship Owner: Address

Issued at: Date of Issuance:

This is to report that the above noted vessel is in accordance with Section 5 and Appendix 3 of IMO
A 23/Resolution 962, pertaining to the preparation of a Green Passport.

The inventory of materials known to be potentially hazardous for the ship's structure and equipment
on board is attached.

Surveyor's Signature
Note: This Report evidences compliance with one or more of the Rules, guides, standards or other criteria of American Bureau of Shipping and is
issued solely for the use of the Bureau, its committees, its clients or other authorized entities. This Report is a representation only that the structure,
item of material, equipment, machinery or any other item covered by this Report has met one or more of the Rules, guides, standards or other criteria of
American Bureau of Shipping as of the date of issue. Parties are advised to review the Rules for the scope and conditions of classification and to review
the survey records for a fuller description of any restrictions or limitation on the vessel's service or surveys. The validity, applicability and interpretation
of this Report is governed by the Rules and standards of American Bureau of Shipping who shall remain the sole judge thereof. Nothing contained in
this Report or in any notation made in contemplation of this Report shall be deemed to relieve any designer, builder, owner, manufacturer, seller,
supplier, repairer, operator or other entity of any warranty express or implied.

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THIS IS TO REPORT that an annual survey as specified in Section 2/3 of the ABS Guide for Class
Notation Green Passport (GP) was conducted and it is confirmed that the inventory of hazardous
materials reflects the arrangements and details on the vessel.

Surveyor's Signature
Report No.:
Date:
Port:

THIS IS TO REPORT that an annual survey as specified in Section 2/3 of the ABS Guide for Class
Notation Green Passport (GP) was conducted and it is confirmed that the inventory of hazardous
materials reflects the arrangements and details on the vessel.

Surveyor's Signature
Report No.:
Date:
Port:

THIS IS TO REPORT that an annual survey as specified in Section 2/3 of the ABS Guide for Class
Notation Green Passport (GP) was conducted and it is confirmed that the inventory of hazardous
materials reflects the arrangements and details on the vessel.

Surveyor's Signature
Report No.:
Date:
Port:

THIS IS TO REPORT that an annual survey as specified in Section 2/3 of the ABS Guide for Class
Notation Green Passport (GP) was conducted and it is confirmed that the inventory of hazardous
materials reflects the arrangements and details on the vessel.

Surveyor's Signature
Report No.:
Date:
Port:

Note: This Report evidences compliance with one or more of the Rules, guides, standards or other criteria of American Bureau of Shipping and is
issued solely for the use of the Bureau, its committees, its clients or other authorized entities. This Report is a representation only that the structure,
item of material, equipment, machinery or any other item covered by this Report has met one or more of the Rules, guides, standards or other criteria of
American Bureau of Shipping as of the date of issue. Parties are advised to review the Rules for the scope and conditions of classification and to review
the survey records for a fuller description of any restrictions or limitation on the vessel's service or surveys. The validity, applicability and interpretation
of this Report is governed by the Rules and standards of American Bureau of Shipping who shall remain the sole judge thereof. Nothing contained in
this Report or in any notation made in contemplation of this Report shall be deemed to relieve any designer, builder, owner, manufacturer, seller,
supplier, repairer, operator or other entity of any warranty express or implied.

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