The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) is set to become a transformative force in the global maritime industry, highlights Rohith Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.

As temperatures soar to record levels this summer, ship recycling companies are stepping up their efforts to protect employees from the sweltering heat. The extreme summer heat, rising absenteeism, and its impact on productivity have prompted these companies to implement a range of measures designed to keep their workers safe and healthy.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for collective action to address global challenges has never been more evident. Among the critical issues demanding urgent attention is ship recycling, argues Mr. Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.

World Ocean Day, celebrated on June 8th each year, serves as a global reminder of the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. It is a day to reflect on the challenges our oceans face and the actions needed to protect and preserve them.

On World Environment Day, which holds great significance on the 5th of June, we gather together to address the urgent environmental issues that confront us.

Monitoring serves as a powerful tool to ensure that contracts, ethics and compliance processes continue to work and improve. argues Mr. Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.

The ship demolition industry is one of the fastest-growing industries. The inclination towards environment-friendly demolition of ships after their completion of the ship's service period is picking up pace, argues Mr Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.

Mr Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of being a ship recycling professional and helps anyone interest in joining the field to make an informed decision about their career plan.

Global warming, pollution and deforestation are some of the problems routinely discussed since they pose a major threat to nature. Every year, 22 April is observed as Earth Day across the globe and people and major stakeholders take part in civic activities and work towards raising awareness about critical issues that the Earth is facing.

The ship recycling capacity of India is expected to be doubled by 2024, with India trying to bring more ships from Europe and Japan. Following the announcement of the Indian Union Budget by the Indian Finance Minister, Mr Rohit Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP, explains what this means for the Indian ship recycling sector. The budget is good on intent, Mr Agarwal says, however the key is an efficient execution in a time-bound manner.