News / Shipowners reject bid to force EU ship-scrapping rules on the global fleet

12/07/2016

The introduction of ship recycling licences for all vessels calling at EU ports has been rejected by the trade association representing some 80% of the world’s merchant fleet.

The proposal was aired in the conclusion of a study undertaken on behalf of the European Commission and would compel all ...

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