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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Chittagong shipyards showcase progress towards compliance with HKC guidelines
The ship recycling sector in Bangladesh is making strides towards a safer and more sustainable industry with tangible progress observed in the level of worker safety, environmental protection and progress towards the future development of a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF).
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Best Practices for Hazardous Waste Management Discussed with Ship Recyclers in Chittagong
SENSREC project held a technical workshop on the treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste generated from ship recycling in Chittagong. The event was aimed at supporting reforms in the industry to align with provisions of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC).
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New support to build on gains made towards sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
Partners of the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (SENSREC) project in Bangladesh have given their backing to the initiation of a 4th phase to support implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) which comes into force on 26 June 2025.
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Announcements and next events
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Investment and Finance Summit on Ship recycling in Pakistan – July 2025
The SENSREC-DW project will organise in Karachi, Pakistan, an international event aimed at bringing together the investment and finance community with key stakeholders in the ship recycling industry. The aim of this conference is to witness the current scenario of the industry, business prospects and investment needs to upgrade the infrastructure of ship recycling facilities. …
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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…