Category: News
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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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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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SENSREC-DW Phase 4 consultations held in Dhaka to advance green and safe ship recycling
Bangladesh, in conjunction with the International Maritime Organization, the International Labour Organization and with support from Norway, launched SENSREC-DW Phase 4 in Dhaka on 29 October 2025. The event drew participation from government officials, national stakeholders and international partners to hear and engage with plans for the next stage of safe and sustainable ship recycling…
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SENSREC Bangladesh marks Phase 3 completion and sets course for renewed support to ship recycling reforms
Legislative recommendations to strengthen Bangladesh’s ship recycling industry are set to progress through established national procedures toward eventual consideration by Parliament, following the completion of SENSREC Project Phase 3. The proposed reforms are some of the project outcomes that were reported during a SENSREC dissemination workshop that was held in Dhaka on 28 October 2025.
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Bangladesh expresses commitment to ship recycling reforms ahead of SENSREC Phase 3 close
Bangladesh has underscored its commitment towards building on the gains made in the ship recycling industry to align the sector with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The sentiment was expressed during meetings between SENSREC Project and government officials in Dhaka ahead of a closing workshop.
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SENSREC Bangladesh briefs Executive Committee and Norway on Phase 3 achievements
SENSREC Bangladesh has briefed its Executive Committee on its progress as Phase 3 draws to an end. ExCom 4, held in Dhaka on 26 October 2025, was chaired by Mr. Obaidur Rahman, Secretary in the Ministry of Industries. The session was attended by senior ministry officials and representatives of the Bangladesh Ship Recycling Board.
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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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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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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…