Decommissioning and recycling of marine infrastructure

3.50pm – 4.20pm, 9 July 2024 ‐ 30 mins

Room: Mayflower 3

Environment

• Guidelines for decommissioning of marine infrastructure
• The impact of the Hong Kong Convention's entry into force, its key provisions, and how it will reshape ships decommissioning and recycling landscape
• Best practices for safe and environmentally sound recycling, emphasising responsible waste management and worker safety
• Remaining challenges in dismantling infrastructure, financing, and ensuring compliance, exploring potential solutions and innovations
• The future design of marine assets and promoting practices that facilitate easier and more sustainable end-of-life management
• Development of materials which are less hazardous to operators and the environment

Speakers

Dr Anand Hiremath

Head of the SSOR, GMS

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Dr Anand Hiremath

Head of the SSOR, GMS

Works closely with selected yards to ensure compliance of the guidelines established by the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR) for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. In addition, responsible for the development and implementation of GMS’ Responsible Ship Recycling Program.