From 26 June, ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.
IMO's Hong Kong Convention outlines mandatory global regulations for ship recycling, which aim to protect human health and the environment.
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships enters into force on 26 June 2025, establishing mandatory regulations to govern the way ships are recycled.
The Hong Kong Convention, developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), covers the following:
• design, construction, operation and preparation of ships to support safe and environmentally sound recycling;
• operation of ship recycling facilities; and
• appropriate enforcement mechanisms, including survey, authorization, certification, inspection and reporting requirements.
IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez said: (....)