Category: SENSREC
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Unlocking investment opportunities in ship recycling in Bangladesh
Ship recycling countries are seeking stronger investments, as demands on the industry are expected to rise significantly in coming years. During Hong Kong Maritime Week in Hong Kong, China (17-23 November), IMO’s SENSREC project engaged members of the global banking and investment community to discuss the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and sustainability of the sector. …
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One step closer to green and sustainable ship recycling in Asia
Major ship-recycling countries in Asia are taking steps to enhance compliance and safety in ship recycling across the region, in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the Hong Kong Convention). A workshop in Manila, Philippines (6-8 November) aimed to equip government officials from the region with the…
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SENSREC holds inception workshop to launch new project in Pakistan
A workshop to promote sustainable ship recycling has been held in Pakistan – one of the top five ship recycling nations in the world. The Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships and Decent Work (SENSREC-DW) Project held its first workshop in Karachi on 16 September. The workshop took place following IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s first…