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Hong Kong Convention (HKC)

Kumari Sonali

Hong Kong Convention (HKC):

The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships came into force on June 26, 2025.The HKC is a global treaty developed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate the safe and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life ships.Objective is to Minimize health hazards to workers and environmental pollution from shipbreaking, Regulate hazardous materials like asbestos, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons, Promote safe waste handling and disposal during the ship dismantling process.

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