Category: News
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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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IMO Highlights Environmental Progress at UN Ocean Conference Side Event
At a high-profile side event during the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, IMO took centre stage in discussions focused on shipping’s evolving role in ocean sustainability, with a particular emphasis on environmentally responsible ship recycling.
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SENSREC project holds first workshop on hazardous waste management in Pakistan
A three-day workshop on enhancing hazardous waste management in Pakistan’s ship recycling sector was held in Karachi from 20 to 22 May, drawing over 100 participants from government agencies, academia, and the private sector. It was organized under the joint International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) SENSREC project.
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SENSREC side event during the Basel Convention Conference of the Parties
A high-level side event titled “A safe and environmentally sound approach to ship recycling” was held on 1 May 2025 in Geneva, during the COP 25 meetings of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions.
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IMO SENSREC and GreenVoyage2050 Host Joint Seminar at Maritime University of Bangladesh
A landmark joint seminar was held on 29 April at the Maritime University of Bangladesh in Dhaka, bringing together two flagship International Maritime Organization (IMO) initiatives: the SENSREC Project and the GreenVoyage2050 programme. The event convened university students to hear about the latest advancements in sustainable ship recycling and maritime decarbonization.
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Bangladesh Shipping Adviser Visits IMO, Showcases Maritime Progress and Deepens Ship Recycling Cooperation
Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain, Shipping Adviser of Bangladesh, paid a high-profile visit on 8 April 2025 to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London, underscoring Bangladesh’s growing leadership in sustainable maritime practices and ship recycling.
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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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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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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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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…