Tag: SENSREC
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Investment and Finance Conference on Ship Recycling in Pakistan
On 21 April 2026, Islamabad will host the Investment and Finance Summit for the Ship Recycling Industry of Pakistan. The event is organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Pakistan.
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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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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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From Waste to Wealth: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Ship Recycling
From Waste to Wealth is an event focused on highlighting the transformative potential of the ship recycling industry in driving both sustainability and economic growth. Held during Hong Kong Maritime Week, the event will bring together global banking, investment, and maritime stakeholders to discuss the urgent need for robust investments in ship recycling.
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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.