The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC), which was adopted in 2009, will come into effect on 26 June 2025. After being ratified by Bangladesh and Liberia, the HKC is set to make a substantial worldwide impact on ship recycling methods, more than a decade after its initial adoption.
Background to the Hong Kong ConventionThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized the urgent need for a globally...