SENSREC is a capacity building project of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to assist developing countries in the implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The project is designed to provide comprehensive and integrated support that focuses on policy alignment, and the design and establishment of institutional mechanisms and governance systems. At the same time, the SENSREC project develops the capacities of the stakeholders in the ship recycling sector by promoting sustainable technical, social and environmental practices.
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Latest News
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Financiers called upon to scale investment in sustainable ship recycling
The finance and investment community meeting in Hong Kong, China has been briefed on the growing opportunities and urgent needs in sustainable ship recycling. They converged at an event organized by IMO’s SENSREC Project on 18 November at this year’s Hong Kong Maritime Week.
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African nations prepare to implement IMO ship recycling convention
Representatives from eight states in East and Southern Africa have agreed on several action points to support the implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) across the region.
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Pakistan moves to strengthen ship recycling standards at forum on HKC
IMO’s SENSREC Project recently organized a series of events in Pakistan involving all key national stakeholders to review the new regulatory framework for its ship recycling industry, aligning it with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC).
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Announcements and next events
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Investment and Finance Summit on Ship Recycling in Pakistan
On 10 February 2026, Islamabad will host the Investment and Finance Summit for the Ship Recycling Industry of Pakistan. The event is organized by IMO in collaboration with ILO and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Pakistan.
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From Waste to Wealth: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Ship Recycling
From Waste to Wealth is an event focused on highlighting the transformative potential of the ship recycling industry in driving both sustainability and economic growth. Held during Hong Kong Maritime Week, the event will bring together global banking, investment, and maritime stakeholders to discuss the urgent need for robust investments in ship recycling.
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Call for mentoring partners
The SENSREC project is planning to launch a mentoring programme to support careers of young women interested in developing professionally in the ship recycling sector – or associated industries. Are you a passionate professional in the maritime and ship recycling industry who believes in the power of mentorship and gender diversity? We are seeking experience…
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Call for experts
IMO and its SENSREC project are seeking to increase its pool of experts to deliver work on a wide range of assignments related to ship recycling. Examples of assignments are the development of technical reports, studies and training materials, and the delivery of training courses or technical demonstrations. Profiles that will be required throughout the…