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15+15 webinar: Sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh: A path to a greener future
- 20 November 2024
- 20 November 2024
- Online
- Lærke Jiang Teisen
- lte@bimco.org
Bangladesh is one of the world's top ship recycling countries, playing a crucial role in the global maritime industry. The country is making significant strides towards sustainable and environmentally sound ship recycling practices. Here are the main takeaways:
- Economic and Environmental Impact: Ship recycling in Bangladesh contributes over 70% of the country's metal resources, supporting the local economy while addressing environmental concerns
- International Collaboration: The IMO-implemented SENSREC Phase II project focuses on building capacity within Bangladesh to comply with international standards, such as the Hong Kong Convention
- Health and Safety Improvements: Efforts are being made to enhance health, safety, and environmental standards in the ship recycling industry, benefiting both workers and the environment
- Future Prospects: The demand for sustainable ship recycling is expected to increase, calling for more authorized recycling facilities and improved practices
This 30-minute webinar begins at 12:00 UTC (See your time zone here)
15+15 weekly webinars are a 30-minute webinar which includes a 15-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
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| Mohammed Zahirul Islam joined his family business in July 2004 after completing his studies from Australia. As Managing Director of PHP ship breaking and recycling ind ltd, he is responsible for the day to day operations of the recycling facility which employs 300 workers and staff. He took the bold decision to invest heavily to upgrade the facility and it became the first recycling facility in Bangladesh to achieve statement of compliance under Hong Kong Convention. |
