The Department's functions in relation to a permit for a ship recycling facility include ensuring compliance with Articles 13 F1to 15 of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, but the Department must only exercise any such functions relating to health and safety with the consent of the Executive.

A condition relating to health and safety to ensure compliance with Articles 13 F2to 15 of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation may be imposed in a permit for a ship recycling facility.

A power to serve a suspension notice in relation to a permit for a ship recycling facility includes the power to serve a notice where the competent authority considers that the operation of the ship recycling facility involves a serious risk to health and safety.