Nova Scotia Recycling Plant Awarded Hong Kong Convention Certification

The recycling plant, RJ MacIsaac Ltd. (RJMI) in Nova Scotia, has become the first Canadian entity to receive a Statement of Compliance (SoC) with the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The convention is set to come into force in June 2025, and RJMI had to demonstrate its adherence to strict environmental protection, occupational safety, and emergency preparedness systems. Lloyd’s Register (LR) certified that the company’s operations align with its environmental, social, and corporate governance policies.

The Hong Kong Convention, adopted in 2009 and monitored by the International Maritime Organization, aims to ensure safe and environmentally friendly ship recycling. It focuses on safety and environmental conditions in ship recycling plants and the handling of hazardous substances on the ship to be recycled. RJMI’s commitment to meeting these requirements has led to its certification, signifying its dedication to high safety standards and international environmental standards.

RJMI President Boyd MacIsaac emphasized the company’s focus on continually improving safety, environmental protection, and efficiency, leading to international certifications and positioning the company as a leader in environmentally friendly ship recycling in Canada. RJMI has deconstructed various vessels at its facilities in Nova Scotia, including offshore gas production platforms and government vessels. The Hong Kong Convention is set to enter into force in 2025, following ratification by specific States representing global shipping tonnage.

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