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All unannounced inspections at scrap yards in Turkey have led to remarks

Turkish shipbreaking yards have received remarks from unannounced EU inspections. This also applies to yards that have just joined EU’s list of approved facilities.
In several cases, reports show that during unannounced inspections, yard workers were either not wearing the necessary safety equipment or, in some cases, EU inspectors were not able to check it at all, as there was no one at work and therefore no safety equipment to inspect. | Photo: Umit Bektas/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
In several cases, reports show that during unannounced inspections, yard workers were either not wearing the necessary safety equipment or, in some cases, EU inspectors were not able to check it at all, as there was no one at work and therefore no safety equipment to inspect. | Photo: Umit Bektas/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by LIV ALMER

The first unannounced inspections of Turkish shipbreaking facilities have been characterized by a broad trend.

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