Ship recycling regulations

10 Jan 2022 / United Arab Emirates

In line with UAE's commitment to responsible ship recycling practices, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is in the process of formulating UAE’s Ship Recycling Regulations (UAE SRR), which is expected to be published during this year.

UAE SRR will require all ship recycling activities to take place in a dry dock or equivalent infrastructures having impermeable flooring (no beaching).

The purpose of the regulations will be to promote proper green ship recycling within the country and will be in line with the most stringent international ship recycling standard currently available in terms of environment and social governance.

The regulations will be applied to:
1. UAE Flag ships.
2. Ships flying the flag of another country intend to be recycled in the UAE.

The provisions of the regulations will not apply to Ship under 500 gross tonnage and Warships.

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Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Circular No.(01) of 2022

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