Author: IMO
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Stakeholders discuss proposals for SENSREC Phase 4 in Bangladesh
Key stakeholders related to ship recycling in Bangladesh convened in Dhaka on 16 July 2025 to review a proposal for a fourth phase of the SENSREC project which would potentially kick off when phase 3 concludes in December 2025.
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Investment and Finance Summit on Ship recycling in Pakistan – 30 September 2025
The Business and Finance Summit will bring together stakeholders from the investment and finance community, CEOs of ship recycling companies, shipowners or operators, and representatives from the donor countries and international financial institutions.
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From Waste to Wealth: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Ship Recycling – 18 November
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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Hong Kong Convention Enters Into Force: A Milestone for Sustainable Ship Recycling
The global maritime community is celebrating a landmark achievement as the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships officially enters into force. This pivotal moment marks a new era for the ship recycling industry, setting international standards that prioritize both environmental protection and worker safety. The Hong Kong Convention…
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Proposed amendments to ship recycling and hazardous waste management laws in Bangladesh
IMO’s SENSREC project has developed draft amendments to update the legislation in Bangladesh for the governance of the ship recycling industry and the management of hazardous waste. The proposal was presented and reviewed by key players in government and private sector during a workshop in Dhaka organized by SENSREC on 16 February. The proposed amendments…
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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…
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GHG Emissions
Steel is responsible for 7-9% of GHG emissions globally, with current production methods requiring high amounts of energy. Even though shipping is not considered to be a big steel demand sector globally, steel constitutes a large fraction of the material flows for shipping. Steel makes up to 75-85% of a ship by weight. [ text…
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OSH
Similar to construction, mining and shipbuilding, ship recycling is a sector that includes many dangerous situations for its workers. This includes health risks derived from the exposure of workers and local communities to hazardous materials during ship recycling can pose serious health risks, including from substances like asbestos, lead, and mercury. Common hazards that are…
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Hazardous Waste
The key environmental impacts of ship recycling stem from the hazardous nature of ship materials, the unsafe disposal methods used in many developing countries, and the lack of effective international regulation and enforcement to ensure environmentally sustainable practices. Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes…