Carriers

German association acquits shipowners on scrapping

It is not the job of shipowners to secure that scrapyards in Asia have justifiable conditions, says the German shipowners' association after the country's carriers were criticized for their scrapping practice. CEO critcizes IMO countries for not ratifying the Hong Kong Convention.
Photo: IMO
Photo: IMO
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

The German shipowners' association does not think that the country's shipowners hold the main responsibility for their vessels being recycled under problematic conditions in South Asia.

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