Tag: Hong Kong Convention

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented the Ship Recycling Regulation (UAE SRR) to promote environmentally sound and safe ship recycling practices, in alignment with the Hong Kong Convention, which comes into force on 26 June.

The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships enters into force on 26 June 2025, establishing mandatory regulations to govern the way ships are recycled.  

NGO Shipbreaking Platform has raised alarm over that fact that just weeks before the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships is set to take effect on 26 June, a worker died at Alang, the world’s largest shipbreaking yard.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has provided summary of the Hong Kong Convention’s key requirements and implications ahead of its June 2025 enforcement.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has advanced its Green Strategy by implementing a Ship Recycling Policy and joining the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI), a few weeks before the Hong Kong Convention enters into force. 

During the 28th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association (ASA) Ship Recycling Committee, members expressed they remain committed to ensuring full compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (HKC). 

The Hong Kong Convention promises to reshape ship recycling practices worldwide by imposing stringent environmental, health, and safety standards—particularly targeting regions like South Asia where the majority of ship recycling takes place, argues Rohith Agarwal, Managing Partner at GUIDESHIP CONSULTING SERVICES LLP.

BIMCO on the video "Ship Recycling: Time for Change" highlighted questions as ship recycling becomes more essential in decarbonization.

Lloyd’s Register published its “Future IMO and ILO Legislation – Spring 2025” report, highlighting updates to mandatory regulations.

BIMCO drafted a paper to submit to the BC COP-17, asking for clarity and for obstacles to be removed as the HKC enters into force shortly.