Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd is the first company to receive the “DNV GL Excellence Green Star” certificate in recognition of its compliance with the highest standards in ship recycling. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime, presented the certificate to Hapag-Lloyd COO Anthony J. Firmin at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg.
“In 2007, Hapag-Lloyd was the world's first container shipping line to be certified with DNV GL’s ‘Excellence – 5 Stars’ award. We are very happy to continue this tradition," said Firmin. "Hapag-Lloyd will continue to spearhead efforts to make ship recycling greener, seeking innovative ways to conserve global resources and protect the environment.”
“With the ‘DNV GL Excellence Green Star’ certificate, we recognize Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to being out in front of the regulatory agenda, by voluntarily implementing a compliance regime that will reduce the environmental impact of their recycling programme,” said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime. “Hapag-Lloyd has demonstrated that their vessels are recycled in a safe and sustainable manner. In combination with the `5 stars’ certification it shows that Hapag-Lloyd goes above and beyond to meet exceptional quality, safety, and environmental standards.”
Hapag-Lloyd’s ship recycling programme includes partnering with yards that discard hazardous waste in accordance with ISO 14001 standards and the guidelines of the Hong Kong Convention. The carrier is also constantly monitoring and documenting the ship recycling process, preempting the stricter rules that will apply under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) from year-end.
About the “DNV GL Excellence Green Star”
The “DNV GL Excellence Green Star” certificate enables shipping companies to document their commitment to safety and environmental regulations through the implementation of a “green” ship recycling programme. This includes:
Preparation of an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) Part I, II & III
Selection of a green recycling shipyard
Audit of ship recycling facility before contract for recycling
Active monitoring of the ship recycling process
Implementation of a ship recycling plan
Completion of a ship recycling report
Issuance of statement of completion by the recycling facility
A prerequisite for “DNV GL Excellence Green Star” is the “DNV GL Excellence – 5 Stars” certification, which can be obtained by meeting at least ten requirements in Management Systems, Safety & Security, Environment & Efficiency, and Operation & Comfort. DNV GL verifies compliance with the “5 Stars” quality standards every three years in combination with periodical ISM and ISO company audits.
About DNV GL
DNV GL provides classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries.
About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 226 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.6 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies. The company has around 12,000 employees and 389 offices in 127 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of approximately 2.5 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 120 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the leading operators in the Transatlantic, Middle East, Latin America and Intra-America trades.