The high expectations mean that all Odfjell vessels, regardless of age, must maintain a certain quality. Therefore, when a ship is to be phased out it is normally in a condition that makes sale for further trading a reasonable alternative. When ships are sold for further trading Odfjell may not dictate their future recycling procedures.
However, until the announced IMO Convention of Ship Recycling enters into force, Odfjell will follow the industry’s own “Interim Measures for Shipowners intending to sell Ships for Recycling” with guidelines on yard selection, inventory of hazardous materials, gas freeing and reporting to flag state. For mapping of hazardous materials Odfjell uses the Green Passport Inventory concept developed by the classification societies. All Odfjell owned ships above 20 years of age shall have such an inventory list.