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Japan's Standpoint and Obligation
Japan is a leading maritime nation with ships all over the world. We believe that in order for us to play our part in helping to reduce environmental pollution and efficiently use the world's resources we have a responsibility to help solve the problem of ship recycling.
Japan as Shipbuilder and Fleet Owner
27% of the world's ships are manufactured in Japan, and approximately 10.1% of the world's ships are owned by Japanese companies. With its position as the world's shipbuilder and fleet owner Japan has an international responsibility for the recycling of these ships.
Towards the Implementation of a Ship Recycling Treaty
Japan is a leading force in the efforts of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to move towards enacting a ship recycling treaty.
| 2003-12 | Decision on ship recycling guidelines |
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| 2005-12 | Decision on enforcement treaty |
| 2008-10 | Decision on draft of a ship recycling treaty |
| 2009-05 | Adoption of a ship recycling treaty, final version |
| 2011 | Scheduled implementation of a ship recycling treaty |
