The European Commission’s recent evaluation of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter enforcement to prevent hazardous working conditions and environmental damage in global shipbreaking yards. The European Commission published its evaluation of the EU SRR, which governs the recycling of EU-flagged ships. While the EU SRR sets a higher standard than international regulations, significant loopholes allow shipowners to circumvent their responsibilities, exposing workers to dangerous conditions and undermining the transition to sustainable ship recycling. IndustriAll Europe is calling for decisive action to close these gaps and ensure that all workers in the sector are protected by robust safety and environmental standards.
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