Ship Recycling

FromJS Held LLC

Most ships that have outlived their useful lives are scrapped, allowing steel, copper and other materials to be recovered for reselling or recycling. The process generates regulated wastes that need to be managed, properly recovered, and disposed of. Since many countries govern ship scrapping with minimal or no environmental or health & safety regulations, much of this work is done with little regard for extremely sensitive coastal environments or the health & safety of workers. In contrast, U.S. and local governments oversee ship recycling through extensive and complex environmental impact regulations designed to protect shorelines and the world"s oceans. Compliance with U.S. and local regulations presents unique environmental problems, problems that Environmental Profiles" professionals are well acquainted with, thanks to our extensive ship recycling experience.