The Arrival of Europe’s Ships Will Be Cleared in Alang 4 representatives of the European Union are conducting the final audit of Alang’s three shipyards Alang, India’s premier ship recycling hub, has long been a leader in dismantling end-of-life vessels. Now, as global environmental standards tighten and shipping companies look [...]
EU Ship Owners Face Hurdles in Recycling Ships at Non-OECD Yards In a recent Position Paper, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) raised a pressing issue in the maritime industry, calling for amendments to EU legislation regarding ship recycling. ECSA believes that European Union-based owners should recycle end-of-life vessels at [...]
EU Ship Recycling Regulations Under Review: Potential Changes and Impact on Asian Yards The European Commission’s review of its Ship Recycling Regulations (EUSRR) is nearing completion, with results expected in the second quarter of 2024. This review holds significant implications for the future of shipbreaking practices, particularly concerning the potential [...]
International Shipbreaking LLC Earns EU Approval, Paving the Way for Responsible Ship Recycling International Shipbreaking LLC (ISL), a company based in Brownsville, Texas, has successfully completed the European Union Commission vetting process, securing its position as an “approved” ship recycling facility until 2028. This achievement underscores ISL’s commitment to safety, [...]
EU Breakthrough: Opening Doors for Global Ship Recycling Expansion A recent agreement within the European Union (EU) regarding waste shipments is poised to eliminate a legal obstacle. This move is expected to open the door for numerous ship recycling yards outside the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to [...]
Navigating the Seas of Regulation: The EU Ship Recycling Dilemma In the heart of Brussels, on September 19-20, 2023, the European Shipping Summit brought together industry leaders under the joint organization of the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (RBSA) and BIMCO. A pivotal discussion emerged, centering on the impending entry into [...]
Revolutionizing International Ship Recycling: EU’s Landmark Agreement Unveiled A groundbreaking agreement on waste shipments between the European Council and Parliament is set to revolutionize the responsible recycling of EU-flagged ships internationally, outside the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), according to Danish Shipping, a [...]
EU Takes Bold Step: Landmark Agreement to Control Global Waste Exports The European Parliament and the Council have recently come to a significant agreement, on November 16, introducing comprehensive rules aimed at exerting stronger controls over waste exports and preventing the export of waste to countries ill-equipped to manage such [...]
The European Union (EU) has long been committed to promoting sustainable practices across various industries. One crucial area of concern is ship recycling, where end-of-life vessels are dismantled and recycled. The improper handling of ship recycling can lead to severe environmental and health hazards. To address this, the EU has [...]
The European Commission has made an important decision regarding ship recycling facilities. They have just adopted the 11th edition of the European List of these facilities. This updated list now includes three new yards located in Türkiye. Additionally, the Commission has extended the inclusion of two yards in Denmark and [...]
