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Op-Ed: HKC Certification Can’t Substitute for the Basel Convention
The global ship recycling debate sits at the intersection of two legal regimes that were never designed to fit neatly…
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EU Plans for Ship Scrapping Reignite Debate Over India’s HKC Standards
A declaration by the European Union of plans to cooperate with India in ship recycling has ignited controversy over the…
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When Consent Isn’t Enough: What Basel’s Article 11 Means for the HKC
Debate over whether the Hong Kong Convention’s (HKC) flag-state International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC) can substitute for the Basel…
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Recycling Ships Under Two Conventions: Common Misconceptions
In November 2024, BIMCO launched a Ship Recycling Alliance to help accelerate safe and environmentally sound ship recycling of ships through…
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Breaking Ships, Building Consensus: How the Basel Ban and HKC Can Coexist
The shipping industry faces a fundamental dual challenge: ensuring that end-of-life vessels are dismantled in a manner that protects workers…
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Ship Recycling at a Crossroads: Why Basel and the HKC Must Coexist
The debate over end-of-life ship recycling has never been more urgent. With the recent entry into force of the…
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Shipowners Need to Prepare for the HKC Hazardous Materials Inventory
On June 26, 2025—right around the corner—the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and…
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BIMCO Helps Launch a Ship Recyclers’ Association to Promote the HKC
Shipping industry association BIMCO has launched a new association of ship recycling yards and brokers, chaired by leading cash…
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