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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Government ministers back landmark feasibility study for hazardous waste management in Bangladesh
A high-level inter-ministerial briefing held in Dhaka on 31 August marked a significant step forward in Bangladesh’s efforts to establish its first Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) for hazardous waste, planned for the Mirsarai Economic Zone.
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Pakistan achieves major milestone with first HKC-certified ship recycling yard
Pakistan has reached a significant turning point in its maritime and industrial development with the inauguration of the Prime Green Recyclers Yard as the country’s first ship recycling facility to receive certification under the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC).
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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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Announcements and next events
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Public invitation – Information sessions
Proposed Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) for hazardous waste in Bangladesh On behalf of the Ministry of Industries of the Government of Bangladesh, the SESNREC Project is sharing an open call for information session about the establishment and future operation of a treatment, storage and disposal facility for hazardous waste in the area of…
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Investment and Finance Conference on Ship Recycling in Pakistan
On 9 December 2026, Karachi will host the Investment and Finance Summit for the Ship Recycling Industry of Pakistan. The event is organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Pakistan.
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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…