Hazardous Materials

Danaos, acting proactively, in order to comply with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 1257/2013 and the Hong Kong International Convention (2009), has since 2017, trained its own Quality Control Engineers, as Hazmat Experts [approved by two Classification Societies: KR & DNVGL]. This was done, in order to properly and promptly Danaos’ Quality Control Engineers have tested and monitor, the performed prepared Inventojobs, ranging from ries of Hazardous document review, to Materials for 61% an onboard Survey. of the entire Fleet, Danaos’ Quality Control whilst only 46% Engineers have tested of the Fleet fly EU/ and prepared Inventories EEA flags of Hazardous Materials for 61% of the entire Fleet, whilst only 46% of the Fleet fly EU/EEA flags. According to the current route, however, another 10% of the existing Fleet is required to carry an approved IHM. An approved IHM are available onboard vessels along with the Statement of Compliance International Inventory of Hazardous Materials. The project has been carefully set up to enable all concerned parties to realize that it is highly beneficial to embark on the new path of taking care of ourselves and our environment without diverging from the goals of profit and progress. The impact of EU regulation and HKC to humans and the environment is meaningful and sustainable. Thus, Danaos Shipping promotes a road to the establishment of proper measurements for this task, by issuing internal procedures, informing Crew & office personnel accordingly and ensuring that required actions are taken at all steps. Danaos’ new-building vessels carried a Green-Passport certificate and/or IHM SoC at the time of building that will be reviewed and re-approved in order to

comply to existing Regulations. For the existing ships, Danaos has achieved proper records and maintenance but is not limited to doing just that. We will continue collaborating with our suppliers (stores, machineries, paints, etc.) for the recording of possible hazardous materials and compliance with the regulations. When it comes to the demolition of ships, the dangerous practices and pollution are a fact. Cutting apart big steel structures is a complex and hazardous business, not to mention the machinery that a ship might be equipped with or the paints that may have

been applied, and even nowadays the minimum precautions are taken. It is well understood that the beaching methods during demolition, make it difficult to ensure safety and properly manage pollutants. Nevertheless, part of her management of hazardous waste, is the safe recycling of our vessels and Danaos is committed to this task by selecting recycling facilities which embody safer practices.

OUR ENVIRON MENTAL PERFORM ANCE

ENVIRON MENTAL PERFORM ANCE

We Developed Our Environmental Indexes As Monitoring Tools Of Our Fleet Environmental Performance And As A Means To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Our Energy Efficiency Improvement Measures