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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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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…
