ship recycling News
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EC launches public consultation on dismantling of ships
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the options for a new initiative regarding the dismantling and recycling of ships. The consultation will allow stakeholders to provide input to the European Commission who are working on a strategy on better ship dismantling. The proposed strategy on better ship dismantling will help implement key elements of an international ...
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Parliament backs plans to halt reckless scrapping of old ships
"I want to stress that this is not an attack against India, Bangladesh or Pakistan - the countries that currently practice beaching - but against the dangerous and highly polluting practice of beaching itself, said Carl Schlyter (Greens/EFA, SE), who steered the legislation through Parliament. "This regulation incentivizes these countries to make the necessary investments in proper ship recycling ...
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Tomorrow it will start!
Tomorrow is the start of the EWEEES and ECATSS congress in Moscow! From the 20th to the 22nd of March the Congress of Eurasian WEEE Solutions is taking place for the fourth time. The sweetener this year is that the event is being extended to include a second theme for the first time, the ECATSS – the Eurasian Car, Airplane, Train and Ship Recycling congress. Two congresses with one ...
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Clemenceau docks in teesside to be scrapped
The largest ship to be recycled in Europe has arrived at a Teesside dock for processing after being delayed by poor weather last week. French aircraft carrier, the Clemenceau, docked at Able UK’s Teesside Environmental Reclamation and Recycling Centre on Sunday. The same company is contracted to recycle four US “ghost ships”, which attracted some local opposition. However, Hartlepool Council’s ...
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Statement by Environment Commissioner Potočnik on the outcome of the trilogue on the Ship Recycling Regulation
"I welcome the outcome of the trilogue on the new Ship Recycling Regulation, which marks a major step towards more sustainable recycling of ships around the world. The new legislation will make it possible to legally recycle EU ships outside the OECD, but only in facilities that meet minimum environmentally requirements. Ship owners will be able to choose such facilities from an EU list at a ...
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Teesside ship recyclers wait for snow-delayed vessel
UK snowstorms have delayed the arrival of a French aircraft carrier due to be recycled at a northeast dockyard. The 32,700-tonne ship, Clemenceau, is currently docked in Brest, France waiting to make its way to ship recycler Able UK’s yard on Teesside. According to the company the contract to process the ship, at its specialist Teesside Environmental Reclamation and Recycling Centre, is the ...
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ISO document to increase confidence in certification of ship recycling management systems
A newly published ISO publicly available specification (PAS) for bodies providing audit and certification of ship recycling management will help to increase the safety of workers and protection of the environment by providing requirements for independent recognition of good practice. ISO/PAS 30003:2008, Ships and marine technology – Ship recycling management systems – Requirements for bodies ...
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New series of ISO standards assists stakeholders in recycling ships
ISO has launched the first document of a new series of management system standards for the recycling of ships. The new series, ISO 30000, Ship recycling management systems, will support environmental protection and increase the safety of workers. Ship recycling contributes to the global conservation of energy and resources. However, the presence of asbestos, hydrocarbons and other ...
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New series of ISO standards assists stakeholders in recycling ships
ISO has launched the first document of a new series of management system standards for the recycling of ships. The new series, ISO 30000, Ship recycling management systems, will support environmental protection and increase the safety of workers. Ship recycling contributes to the global conservation of energy and resources. However, the presence of asbestos, hydrocarbons and other ...
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EPE S.A sign contract with Reederei Thomas Schulte GMBH & Co.KG
Environmental Protection Engineering S.A. sign a contract with Reederei Thomas Schulte GmbH & Co.KG for the preparation of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (33 vessels) to comply with the new Ship Recycling Convention Environmental Protection Engineering S.A. (EPE) attends to prepare the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) for the entire Reederei Thomas Schulte fleet (33 container ...
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Increased recycling - inventories required
DNV has for nearly two decades been actively involved in issues relating to harmful substances on board vessels that are ready for recycling. Over almost the same period, DNV has also been involved in improving the whole recycling process. In May this year, a new IMO guideline – “International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships” – is to be adopted. “DNV has ...
By DNV GL
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Towards cleaner scrapping of old ships
Plans to clean up the scrapping of old ships and ensure the materials are recycled in EU-approved facilities worldwide were revised by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs propose that the scheme be funded by a recycling levy, in line with the "polluter pays" principle. Owners of EU ships would also face penalties if they sold them for scrapping on a beach in developing countries. The ...
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Preparation Environment Council, 25 October 2012
The first Environment Council under the Cyprus Presidency will be held on 25 October in Luxembourg, starting at 10.00, chaired by Mr Sofoclis Aletraris the Minister for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment. Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik and Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard will represent the European Commission. The Council will open with an orientation ...
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GBP 200M biomass plant approved
Plans to build a £200million biomass power plant at Tees Valley have been approved. Gaia Power’s plant will be powered on recycled wood chippings, generating 50MW, which is enough to supply over 80,000 homes. Around 275,000 tonnes of pallets, MDF and chipboard will be diverted from landfill to fuel the facility each year. Gaia power founder and chairman Michael Fox said: “We have worked ...
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Commission presents EU strategy for safer ship dismantling
The European Commission has presented an EU strategy to make the dismantling of old ships safer for workers and the environment. Every year between 200 and 600 large merchant ships are taken apart for their valuable scrap metal. Many ships taken out of service in Europe end up being dismantled on beaches in South Asia. A lack of environmental protection and safety measures results in high ...
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Business trash to cash: recycling old gadgets and empty print cartridges benefits schools and nonprofits strapped by nationwide budget deficits
Businesses across the country are recycling used ink cartridges and personal electronics to equip their favorite charities and local schools with funding for new technologies and supplies. Reports by the National Association of State Budget Officers in 2010 estimate that nationwide K-12 budgets were cut by $1.8 billion and anticipate $2.5 billion in cuts for fiscal year 2012. Approximately 23 ...
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Mobile phone disposal discussed at UN hazardous waste meeting in Bali
The safe disposal of old mobile phones, computer equipment and ships are among the topics being discussed at a United Nations meeting on waste management that was held in Bali, Indonesia. The ninth meeting of parties to the 1989 Basel Convention is considering new guidelines for getting rid of phones and other “e-waste” in a way that protects both the environment and human health. “The use of ...
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Heavy Duty Recycling Trommel Shipping to a Customer
An M&K Recycling Trommel is used to separate materials by size, separating over and under sized fractions of varying types of material including waste, soil, stones etc. Heavy Duty Trommel Screen - M&K The M&K Recycling Trommel drum can be supplied with punch plate screens or mesh of varying apertures. Additional separation can be obtained with the installation of two screens sizes ...
By M&K Group
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Export of Toxic Ghost Ships to UK Ended
WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - The Bush administration's plan to export nine ex-naval 'Ghost Fleet' vessels from the James River in Virginia to Teesside, England for scrapping has itself been finally scrapped, according to British ship-breaker Able UK. American environmental groups responsible for first blocking the deal in 2003 applauded its end as a victory for American recyclers, and for national ...
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Compact Fluorescent Disposal Simplified
CFLs have gained momentum with the latest green push and Wal-Mart's commitment to sell 100 million over the next year. Despite high front-end costs, compact fluorescents use 50-80% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescents. Additionally, CFLs reduce air and water pollution, give off high-quality light and can be used nearly everywhere. Despite the obvious ...
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