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Press Release – Fatal accident at Işıksan shipyard in İzmir
Gas Exposure Claims One Life On 31 August, an accident occurred at IŞIKSAN ship recycling yard in İzmir, Aliağa during the dismantling operations of the Bideford Dolphin, a… Read More
Published in September 22nd, 2024
Press Release – Bangladesh: ship explosion exposes regulatory failures
Deadly accident in a yard with Hong Kong Convention certification
The explosion on the oil tanker MT Suvarna Swarajya on September 7, 2024, in Bangladesh underscores… Read More
Published in September 18th, 2024
Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #38
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… Read More
Published in July 30th, 2024
Breaking Out News Series – Unlocking Brazil’s potential in ship recycling
We are excited to launch our Breaking Out News Series, in anticipation of the second edition of our Ship Recycling Lab in Lisbon this October. Highlighting innovators… Read More
Published in July 07th, 2024
Press Release – Norwegian Altera Infrastructure fined for beaching two ships in India
Trafficking toxic ships is an international environmental crime Following a raid on Altera’s office four years ago, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of… Read More
Published in June 17th, 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
Published in April 30th, 2024
Platform News – CirclesOfLife leads the charge toward sustainable shipyard practices
EU shipyards are raising standards through circular innovation and environmental accountability The CirclesOfLife project (Enhancing material CIRCularity and Lower Emissions of Shipbuilding processes in all phases OF… Read More
Published in April 24th, 2024
Platform publishes South Asia Quarterly Update #37
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… Read More
Published in April 18th, 2024
Press Release – Norwegian ambassador undermines Norwegian law
Bellona and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, along with several stakeholders within Norway's recycling and waste industry, have sent an open letter to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign… Read More
Published in April 10th, 2024
Press Release – Worst corporate dumpers asked to clean up their acts
Targeting sustainability and fleet managers, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform calls for the adoption of responsible ship recycling policies in letters sent to shipping companies standing out for… Read More
Published in March 21st, 2024
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