There have been several high-profile cases where operators have suffered reputational and financial damage because of how their ships have been recycled at the end…
India, one of the world's five major ship recycling countries, has acceded to the IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards…
Verifavia Shipping has partnered with OSM Maritime Group to provide Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) services, bringing the total number of vessels under IHM contract…
The UK P&I Club, a leading provider of protection and indemnity insurance to the international shipping community, has published a guide for ship-owners to ensure compliance…
From 31 December 2020 on, ships of 500 GT and above, that are flying the flag of an EU Member state or visiting EU ports…
Introduction
With 50 units lying idle, and Brent crude languishing at around 20 dollars per barrel, there is currently a strong incentive for recycling of…
EU Ship Recycling Regulation
Vessels over 500gt in EU waters will be required to carry a verified Inventory of Hazardous Materials on board…
Facilitating ratification of the…
Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)
While much of the shipping world’s attention is focused on IMO’s sulphur cap entering into force on 1 January…