India Disposes of Alang Hazardous Waste from Shipbreaking
All hazardous waste generated at Alang shiprecycling facilities is being disposed of “in a safe and environmentally sound manner” in Gujarat Pollution Control Board authorized Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) site, India’s Ministry of Shipp
GMS: Uncertainty Looms over Pakistani Shipbreaking Yards
The decision to halt shipbreaking activities at Gadani yards in Pakistan has left many fearing for the fate of new arrivals and clearance permissions on existing deals, according to GMS, a cash buyer of ships for recycling.
Authority Revokes Gadani’s Ship Cutting Permissions
After the Pakistani shipbreaking market officially reopened following three high profile accidents, it was hit by another hurdle as the Environmental Agency in Gadani revoked all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued for recently beached vessels.
Five Dead in Fire at Gadani Shipbreaking Yard
At least five workers lost their lives and three to eight were reported missing after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier ignited at Pakistan’s Gadani shipbreaking yard, according to NGO Shipbreaking Platform.
Shipbreaking Activities to Restart at Gadani Yards
The activities at Pakistan’s Gadani shipbreaking yards are set to resume following an order by the High Court of Balochistan, NGO Shipbreaking Platform’s spokesperson said.
Indian Subcontinent Remains Shipbreaking Hub
A total of 51 vessels were sold for demolition during October 2016, with the majority of them destined for the Indian subcontinent, VesselsValue data shows.
EESC Pushes for Polluter Pays Principle in Shipbreaking
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an own initiative opinion that calls on the European Commission to introduce an incentive that will “eliminate the abuses of irresponsible ship dismantling through a system which creates added valu