Sea2Cradle supports shipowners and offshore companies in transitioning to greener solutions for ship recycling. Boost your image with stakeholders and shareholders alike as a future-proof company that takes its responsibility. It will eventually bring more business.

Dismantling vessels at the end of their operational life allows for the recovery of valuable materials and equipment such as steel, aluminum, machinery, etc. This process helps to recover assets, minimize waste and preserve natural resources. However, how a ship is recycled – whether traditionally or through a sustainable ship recycling yard – makes quite a difference.

Conventional practices, such as beaching – where ships are dismantled on beaches, primarily in South Asia – have long been the industry standard. This comes with severe drawbacks:

• Environmental pollution: Hazardous materials like oil, asbestos, and heavy metals seep into the environment, contaminating land, air, and water.
• Health and safety risks: Workers in traditional recycling yards face unsafe conditions: inadequate equipment and lack of regulatory oversight.
• Regulatory non-compliance, leading to legal risks for ship owners.

Responsible recycling prioritizes health and safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility and is carried out at specialized facilities. Compliant with international ship recycling regulations, it safeguards the environment and shipowners’ interests. Controlled dismantling in green ship recycling yards prevents contamination of marine habitats, protecting biodiversity and marine ecosystems.

Compliance with international regulations is not a luxury product, but a bare necessity. Key regulations include:

• The Hong Kong International Convention: Sets minimum standards for safe and environmentally sound recycling.
• The EU Ship Recycling Regulation: Sets additional requirements and mandates the use of certified yards.
• The Basel Convention: Restricts and regulates transboundary movements of hazardous wastes.

At Sea2Cradle, we guide ship owners through the complexities of these regulations, ensuring seamless compliance.

1. Sea2Cradle has over twenty years of experience in successfully completing sustainable ship recycling projects for leading maritime companies.
2. Our environmentally friendly practices prioritize compliance, safety, and long-term benefits for clients.
3. We’ve earned the trust of maritime owners and operators through transparent processes and our track record of success.

Ready to embrace sustainable solutions for ship recycling? Partner with Sea2Cradle to ensure your vessels are retired responsibly, efficiently, and in compliance with international regulations. Contact us for more information.