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EU must support Alang, not ignore it

ECSA has called industry to support responsible ship recycling in Alang following its recent trip to the country where it had the opportunity to witness first-hand the important investments made in a number of ship recycling yards to ensure compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

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EU Technical Guidance for Ship Recycling Facilities published

The European Commission has published technical guidance for ship recycling facilities seeking approval under EU Ship Recycling Regulation. The document provides clarifications in accordance with the relevant Hong Kong Convention provisions and taking into account the relevant guidelines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Standards (ILO) and of the Basel Convention.

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Maersk Group engages in the development of sustainable ship recycling in Alang

With more vessels to recycle in the future the current cost of sustainable ship recycling is not feasible. The Maersk Group is determined to use its leverage to create more responsible recycling options and is thus announcing a commitment to help selected ship recycling yards in Alang to upgrade facilities and practices to comply with the company’s standards.

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NGO encourages ship recyclers to apply for EU list

The European Commission opened the application procedure for the European List of ship recycling facilities on Friday, 18 December. Facilities located outside EU Member States are invited to submit their applications before 1 July 2016. The European Commission will review the applications and then publish a first version of the European List before 31 December 2016 in accordance with the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Early in 2016, the EC will also issue guidelines on the requirements for ship recyclers and independent verifiers certifying the yards.

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