630 ocean-going commercial ships and offshore units were sold to the scrap yards in 2020. Of these vessels, 446 large tankers, bulkers, floating platforms, cargo- and passenger ships were broken down on three beaches in South Asia, amounting to near 90% of the gross tonnage dismantled globally, says an article published in Ship Breaking Platform.
Ships are considered hazardous waste under international environmental law as they contain many toxic materials and substances within their structures,...
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