• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships entering into force globally today.
• ICS and ES|ECSA have been advocating for the Hong Kong Convention to come into force since adoption at IMO in 2009 to ensure international safe and sustainable ship recycling processes.
• Global regulations and instruments such as the Hong Kong Convention are vital and reiterate the industry’s commitment to safe and sustainable ship recycling practices.

Please find the full press release in ANNEX A

COMMUNICATIONS(25)28 -Annex A – ICS AND EUROPEAN SHIPOWNERS ECSA WELCOME THE HONG KONG CONVENTION ENTERING INTO FORCE GLOBALLY