Hong Kong Convention: Time for Global Ship Recycling Standards

The IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) will enter into force in two years, after the ratification by Bangladesh and Liberia on 26.6.2023.

As strong advocate of global regulations for our sector, the UGS is especially pleased that the long-awaited entry into force of the HKC is becoming a reality.

The next step should be the revision of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. This will help remove any unnecessary hurdles in creating a global, unified set of health, safety and environmental protection standards in HKC compliant yards globally without distorting competition.

The entry into force of the HKC is becoming a reality. The next step should be the revision of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation to ensure adequate safety and environmental conditions for ship recycling globally and to avoid double standards.