EU shipbreaking inspections yet to materialize

The EU has still not begun the inspections of the shipbreaking facilities seeking approval to scrap European vessels. However, the inspections are expected to be complete by the end of the year, the Commission tells ShippingWatch.
Photo: Louise Vogdrup-Schmidt
Photo: Louise Vogdrup-Schmidt

The EU has not yet started its heralded inspections of shipbreaking facilities in countries outside of the union, which are seeking inclusion on the European list of approved scrapping yards.

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