'Watershed moment' for ship recycling as Hong Kong Convention enters into force

Stuart Stone
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Credit: International Maritime Organisation

New rules requiring sustainable and safe ship recycling enter into force today

Ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way from today, after a global Convention establishing mandatory regulations entered into force more...

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