A European initiative on the subject of ship recycling: A legal analysis of the proposed EU Ship Recycling Regulation in the light of the international law applicable to the recycling of ships.

Abstract

As the Hong Kong Convention on Recycling of Ships have been waiting for accession for four years, and some not expecting it before 2020, EU are looking for an early transposition of the Convention into Community law. The Commission proposal is analysed against the background of the international conventions on ship recycling. The finding gives reason for cautious optimism.