Shipowners have the power to revolutionise ship recycling by going green

© Joe Myerscough

Ship scrapping and recycling is a natural and inevitable part of a vessel’s lifecycle, and many people rely on this vital market, both directly and indirectly.

While the sector has historically a negative reputation, the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) is making a significant impact on improving health, safety and sustainability standards at recycling yards around the world.

The HKC is concerned with the systematic prevention and, where practicable, elimination of safety and environmental ...