IMO: New ship recycling convention set for adoption at Hong Kong Conference

A new international convention on ship recycling is to be considered for adoption at a diplomatic conference to be held in Hong Kong, China, from 11 to 15 May 2009. The new convention is aimed at ensuring that ships when they are being recycled, after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risk to human health and safety and the environment.

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Keywords: SHIP RECYCLING CONVENTION, HONG KONG, CHINA

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Related Topics: International Maritime Organization

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