Ship recycling and end of life
The Hong Kong Convention and the EU list changed where and how ships may be dismantled. Inventories of hazardous materials, cash-buyer structures and yard certification decide the residual value of a vessel — and the reputational risk attached to selling it.
India gains momentum as Bangladesh ship recycling market faces pressure
A closer look at how improving steel demand in India contrasts with challenges faced by Bangladesh, according to Wirana Shipping.
Chartering Services for Ship Operators
Understand what chartering services entail, when your vessel needs them, and how to choose a reliable provider with certifications like DNV/ABS/LR.
Nine workers die and six injured in H₂S leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard
A hydrogen‑sulphide gas release while cutting a ballast tank on the LNG carrier Rasi killed nine and wounded six at Ferdous Steel’s Chattogram facility.
EC proposal to approve Indian ship recyclers faces backlash
A pressure group opposes EU's plan to list two Indian facilities, citing non-compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
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