DIVEST

DIsmantling of Vessels with Enhanced Safety and Technology

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Policy-makers are in dire need of up-to-date objective scientific data to support their decision making as applied to ship dismantling. The objective of the Project is to “define a integrated risk and economic framework” applicable to the optimisation of ship dismantling activities and infrastructure, from a social, economic and environmental point of view. The framework will apply across the life cycle of a ship and it will be developed using risk-based and economic modelling/value-based analysis. Particular emphasis will be on the dismantling value and competence chain. Implementation steps: 1.selection of the risk and economic analysis process that best fits the needs and constraints of the dismantling process 2. validation of the applicability of selected methods by case studies, with emphasis on dynamic combination of technical, environmental and human factors 3.organisation of the research output into a database to support risk management and decision making. The subjects of concern that have been identified for the call will be addressed as follows: 1.a process to answer safety concerns linked to ‘ecological processes for clean and safe dismantling & clean and safe disposal’ 2.an analysis of ships, infrastructure, personnel, with focus on the dynamic interfaces between them, to support research on ‘vessels and infrastructure end of life analysis addressing industrial, ecological and economic criteria’ 3.economic analysis of the main risk drivers of identified ship/infrastructure/process combinations to answer questions on the cost effectiveness of ship recycling. The Project team involves partners from India. It will also play an active part in technology transfer and the betterment of human and environmental conditions in Asian countries through a dissemination and training program. The main deliverables: 1.validated risk and economic models 2.policy recommendations on the optimum dismantling facility and process 3.knowledge-exchange platform.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

As seafaring vessels age and are decommissioned, their carcasses end up littering docks and coasts around the world. An EU initiative has developed a more sustainable process to address this harmful environmental activity.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Shipping and sea transport represent a crucial sector for the economy, but generate large amounts of waste in terms of discarded vessels that clutter shipyards and compromise coastal environments. The EU-funded http://www.divest-project.eu/ (DIVEST) (Dismantling of vessels with enhanced safety and technology) project worked on safer and more environmentally friendly ways to dismantle and recycle ships. It defined a new framework to improve ship dismantling activities and related infrastructure from social, economic and environmental viewpoints.

After in-depth research, formulation and validation to find the most ideal methods of breaking down a ship into parts, the project team outlined a process that addresses ecological considerations, ensuring clean and safe disposal. It also analysed ships and infrastructure, examining as well the main risk drivers involved in the process of recycling.

Partners carried out a series of training sessions with ship recycling stakeholders and produced an overview of the international, national and regional principles and legal frameworks by which the industry operates. Several policy recommendations were delivered on the optimum recycling facility and method.

The main outcome is a decision support tool (DST) that enables various stakeholders to assess the economic, environmental, health and safety implications of different recycling scenarios. This database incorporates project findings with industry input to examine ship recycling procedures and related labour and equipment costs, possible environmental concerns, and health and safety consequences.

The DST and all project outcomes are accessible via an online knowledge exchange platform developed for this purpose.

DIVEST set up a database of reliable information on different practices to help improve current standards, methods and conditions for ship dismantling. A holistic approach will lower accident rates, reduce health risks and minimise extensive pollution of coastal areas.