Over the last decade, numerous articles have highlighted how the beaching method of ship recycling in South Asian yards results in ‘dirty, toxic and dangerous…
As a subset of media ethics, 'journalistic ethics' is comprised of principals of ethics and good practice that apply to journalists across various types of…
New Regulation
The new European Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR) entered into force at the end of 2013, and the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe Environmentally…
IHM Deadlines
Ships over 500GT flying the flag of a Member State or the flag of a third country calling on European Ports, must carry on board a ship-specific Inventory…
The Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) requirements of the EU regulation concerning ship recycling enters into effect on 31 December 2018 for EU-flagged newbuildings.
For existing…
Every year, around 1,000 ships reach the end of their operating life. The European Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) was introduced to ensure proper vessel…
Protect people and property onboard ship, and meet mooring requirements, with an inventory of hazardous materials (IHM) from SGS.
An IHM is an integral part…
In view of an increased concern about various environmental issues, the focus on the use of non-hazardous materials in ship design, building and operation is…
Ship Recycling Convention
The "Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009" (Ship Recycling Convention) was adopted in May…
December 2020 will be a key month for the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR). Adopted in 2013 and aimed at reducing negative environmental impacts associated…