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Recycling of Ships Bill - 2019
December 12 , 2019
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- Parliament passed the ‘Recycling of Ships Bill 2019’ for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in India.
- It joins together the existing Shipbreaking Code (revised), 2013 and the provisions of the Hong Kong Convention, 2009.
- Ships to be recycled in India will need to obtain a ‘Ready for Recycling Certificate’ in accordance with the Hong Kong Convention.
Key Features
- It will raise brand value of India’s Ships Recycling Yards located at Alang (Gujarat), Mumbai Port, Kolkata Port & Azhikkal (Kerela).
- 10% of country’s Secondary steel needs will be met in an eco-friendly manner.
- Secondary steel is an outcome of Recycling of Ships.
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