GMS has announced the training of over 10,000 yard workers across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan through the initiative “Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program” (SSORP).
As stated, this move marks a first for the industry and signals growing momentum ahead of the IMO’s Hong Kong Convention (HKC), which enters into force in June 2025 and sets international standards for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling.
Since 2016, the safety training movement has benefited 10,085 workers through 663 tailored sessions covering more than 66 critical safety topics.
These topics include Safe-for-Entry protocols, Working at Height, Confined-Space Entry, Fire Safety, First Aid, Hazardous Waste Handling, and more.
Eight years ago, we saw a gap—and stepped in. We believed then, as we do now, that even one injury or fatality is too many. With the Hong Kong Convention now becoming a global standard, we’re proud that our efforts have prepared thousands of workers with the safety awareness they need to succeed in the next chapter of this industry.
…said Dr. Anil Sharma, Founder and CEO, GMS.
GMS also plans to integrate Virtual Reality (VR)-based safety simulations, alongside a scalable “Train-the-Trainer” framework to further expand local capacity for delivering ongoing safety education.
