Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #41

Published in May 05th, 2025

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 and the protection of workers’ rights.

One session in this Update focuses specifically on our South Asian members and their impactful activities.

Brussels, Jun 17th 2019

Platform News – Performance With Bare Hands (Live) in Brussels

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform invites you to attend the artistic performance With Bare Hands (Live) on Friday 21 June in Brussels (Belgium).

Brussels, Nov 30th 2021

Platform News – Platform launches fundraising campaign for afflicted workers

We are calling for your support to help injured workers and asbestos victims in Bangladesh.

Brussels, Jan 30th 2020

Press Release – Clemenceau’s sister ship heading for the scrapyard

The São Paulo, as the Clemenceau, contains large amounts of hazardous substances within its structure.

Brussels, Nov 22nd 2023

Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #35

Four workers suffered an accident on South Asian beaches in the third quarter of 2023.

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Apr 30th 2024

Press Release – Seatrade reaches settlement with Dutch Public Prosecution Service

Dutch ship owner Seatrade has reached a settlement with the Dutch Public Prosecution Service following the illegal export of four ships to India, Bangladesh, and Turkey for… Read More

Brussels, Jun 27th 2016

Platform News – Surge of fatal accidents in Chittagong

At least five shipbreaking workers have been killed and five more severely injured in a series of fatal accidents in Bangladesh in one month only. On… Read More

Brussels, Apr 28th 2021

Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #25

Nine workers suffered an accident on South Asian beaches in the first quarter of 2021.

Dhaka, Sep 28th 2023

Press Release – Bangladesh: shipping firms profit from labour abuse

New report reveals network used by shipowners and shipbreaking yards to circumvent international laws prohibiting the dumping of end-of-life ships on South Asian beaches.