?? EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR): Feedback Unveiled! ??
The recent consultation on the EU SRR has brought together diverse insights from 16 key stakeholders, each shedding light on critical challenges and opportunities. Here's a snapshot of their perspectives:
1?? Anonymous (Finland): Advocated for significant emission reductions and emphasized adopting sustainable practices in ship recycling. ??
2?? German Shipowners’ Association (VDR): Strongly supported the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and urged the inclusion of compliant non-OECD facilities to bridge capacity gaps. ??
3?? Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (RBSA): Highlighted disparities in non-OECD practices and stressed the importance of adding compliant yards to the EU list. ???
4?? Danish Shipping: Called for alignment with global initiatives like the HKC and reiterated the need to expand recycling capacity via non-OECD inclusion. ??
5?? International Ship Recycling Association (ISRA): Criticized weak enforcement and illegal exports, advocating for robust, fair measures to ensure compliance. ??
6?? A.P. M?ller M?rsk A/S: Pointed out the insufficient capacity in EU-listed yards and recommended resuming dialogues with Indian authorities for facility improvements. ??
7?? Danish Ministry of Environment: Highlighted challenges like flag-hopping that undermine regulations and called for stronger enforcement mechanisms. ???
8?? NGO Shipbreaking Platform: Condemned unsafe “beaching” practices in South Asia and demanded stricter compliance measures. ??
9?? European Environmental Bureau (EEB): Suggested broadening the EU SRR’s scope to include inland and fishing vessels, aligning with circular economy goals. ??
?? European Commission DG ENV: Proposed integrating sustainability innovations like “Green Steel” into ship recycling to maximize material reuse. ??
1??1?? European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA): Called for clearer guidelines to streamline approvals for compliant non-EU facilities. ??
1??2?? NGO Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC): Expressed concerns over uneven enforcement and urged uniform application of the EU SRR across Member States. ???
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1??3?? Shipbuilders’ and Ship Repairers’ Association (SSA): Highlighted economic pressures on EU yards and suggested tax incentives to boost competitiveness. ??
1??4?? European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO): Stressed better integration of port regulations with the EU SRR for smoother operations. ?
1??5?? Shipping Industry Stakeholder Group: Criticized delays in including non-OECD yards and noted legal ambiguities in the process. ?
1??6?? EU-Based Recycler Alliance: Recommended enhancing support for EU yards through subsidies and capacity-building initiatives to meet growing demand. ??
Key Takeaways from Stakeholder Feedback
?? Support for Non-OECD Yards: A resounding 10 out of 16 stakeholders championed the inclusion of compliant non-OECD yards, recognizing the need for global capacity, improved standards, and fairness.
?? Capacity Shortages: Stakeholders unanimously emphasized the insufficient EU yard capacity, particularly for recycling larger EU-flagged ships.
?? Transparency Matters: Clearer approval guidelines are critical to eliminating legal uncertainties and encouraging investments in compliance.
?? Global Consistency: The need for a globally harmonized framework under the HKC emerged as a common theme, reflecting the industry’s readiness to align sustainability and operational realities.
?? Your Turn: How can the EU SRR better address global ship recycling challenges while staying aligned with sustainability goals?