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Material hazards include low-water events reducing operational windows, extreme heat affecting new battery or fuel cell systems, and increased flood risk to shore-side charging infrastructure required for the retrofitted vessel.",[12,41,43],{"id":42},"dnsh-water-and-marine-resources","DNSH: Water and Marine Resources",[17,45,46],{},"Retrofit works must be carried out in compliance with environmental permits for shipyard operations. All removed materials, fluids and components must be handled as waste in accordance with the Waste Framework Directive. The retrofitted vessel must meet or exceed pre-retrofit standards for bilge water, sewage and cargo wash water management under the CDNI convention or national equivalents.",[12,48,50],{"id":49},"dnsh-circular-economy","DNSH: Circular Economy",[17,52,53],{},"Removed propulsion components, including engines, gearboxes and fuel systems, must be directed to reuse, remanufacturing or recycling. 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