The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019

On 20^th November, 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 as well as accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.

• The Recycling of Ships Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 13th December, 2019.
• The act restricts the use of hazardous material on ships and regulates the recycling of ships.

Key Provisions: Scope: It will apply to:

• any new or existing ship which is registered in India,
• ships entering a port, terminal or the territorial waters of ....