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Press Release – Platform publishes list of ships dismantled worldwide in 2024
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform publishes its 2024 annual list of ships dismantled worldwide. The data reveals that 80% of the global tonnage scrapped last year was broken… Read More
Published in February 03rd, 2025
Platform News – Turkish Civil Society Organisations take legal action to ensure Environmental Impact Assessment of the ship recycling sector in Aliağa
On 10 January 2024 a coalition of organisations, including Aegean Environment and Culture Platform (EGEÇEP), İzmir Bar Association, TMMOB Chamber of Architects, İzmir Medical Chamber, and eight… Read More
Published in January 31st, 2025
Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #40
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… Read More
Published in January 28th, 2025
Platform News – Authorities and industry discuss ship recycling in Turkey at NGO Shipbreaking Platform and IMPEL workshop
Following the publication of a report on the Turkish ship recycling sector in Aliağa, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform and the European Union Network for the Implementation and… Read More
Published in December 12th, 2024
Press Release – Norwegian Altera Infrastructure avoids trial by accepting fine for illegal shipbreaking
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform welcomes the NOK 8 million fine imposed on Norwegian ship management company Altera Infrastructure for the illegal scrapping of the two shuttle tankers NAVION BRITANNIA… Read More
Published in December 11th, 2024
Press Release – MSC urged to align its operations with international environmental and labour rights standards and stop dumping its toxic waste on South Asian beaches
One of the world's largest container shipping companies, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is again under the spotlight for its substandard and hazardous dismantling of obsolete vessels on… Read More
Published in December 02nd, 2024
Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #39
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… Read More
Published in October 27th, 2024
Press Release – Ship Recycling Lab’s 2nd Edition: when ethical leadership and cutting edge technology meet, sustainable ship recycling is on the horizon!
Over 100 participants from across the globe, including recyclers, ship owners, policymakers, researchers, and environmental advocates, met in Lisbon on 9-10 October for the NGO Shipbreaking Platform’s… Read More
Published in October 17th, 2024
Press Release – Fatal accident at Işıksan shipyard in İzmir
Gas Exposure Claims One Life On 31 August, an accident occurred at IŞIKSAN ship recycling yard in İzmir, Aliağa during the dismantling operations of the Bideford Dolphin, a… Read More
Published in September 22nd, 2024
Press Release – Bangladesh: ship explosion exposes regulatory failures
Deadly accident in a yard with Hong Kong Convention certification
The explosion on the oil tanker MT Suvarna Swarajya on September 7, 2024, in Bangladesh underscores… Read More
Published in September 18th, 2024
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