Tag: Hong Kong Convention
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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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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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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…
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Hong Kong Convention
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (the Hong Kong Convention) is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and to the environment. The Convention provides a “cradle…