South Asia

Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #28

Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #28

In this quarterly publication, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform informs about the shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Providing an overview of accidents that took place on the beaches of South Asia and recent on-the-ground developments, including our activities, we aim to inform the public about the negative impacts of substandard shipbreaking practices as well as positive steps aimed at the realisation of environmental justice...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/25/platform-publishes-south-asia-quarterly-update-28/

NGO Shipbreaking Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #26

NGO Shipbreaking Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #26

In this quarterly publication, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform informs about the shipbreaking industry in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. Providing an overview of accidents that took place on the beaches of South Asia and recent on-the-ground developments, including our activities, we aim to inform the public about the negative impacts of substandard shipbreaking practices as well as positive steps aimed at the realisation of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/10/ngo-shipbreaking-platform-publishes-south-asia-quarterly-update-26/

How To Recycle Ships in A Safe and Sustainable Manner?

Victim carried across beach on stretcher, large ship in background with smoke.
  • International Labour Organisation said shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world.
  • It causes unacceptably high levels of fatalities, injuries, and work-related diseases.
  • Valuable materials such as steel, iron, aluminum, and plastics are extracted for recycling.
  • South Asian countries of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are hotspots for recycling.
  • Beaching is the most popular method for recycling.

According to an article published in The Conversation and authored by Olalekan...

https://mfame.guru/how-to-recycle-ships-in-a-safe-and-sustainable-manner/

What Are The Benefits of Beaching Methods for Ship Recycling?

  • Critics argue that the beaching method of ship recycling in SA yards is dangerous.
  • They contain poor working conditions, no infrastructure, low wages, compromised labor rights, and environmental standards.
  • These attributes fetch end-of-life ships more money when sold to the recycling yards.
  • 80 ship recycling yards in India have achieved SoC with the Hong Kong Convention.
  • IACS class societies include ClassNK, IRClass, Lloyd’s Register, and RINA.
  • 20 Indian ship recycling yards have submitted...

https://mfame.guru/what-are-the-benefits-of-beaching-methods-for-ship-recycling/