Ship Recycling Congress 2017
6/01/2017
The event, held in London in January, 25-26, 2017, included the participation of Mr. Vittorio Omini, from the company F.illi Omini S. p. A, who explained the case story “Concordia recycling project”, by the same way that in last EDA Annual Convention 2016.
ACI’s 4th Ship Recycling Congress provided practical solutions from shipping company experiences, aiming to educate the shipping sector on how to profit from the safe and efficient scrapping of end of life vessels.
The European Commission’s List of approved ship recycling facilities discussed in detail, highlighting the effects that the list will have on the European Ship Recycling market.
Additionally the conference examined the potential solutions to dangers and health risks workers may be exposed to ports outside of the EU, as well as providing an insight into new technological and practical systems for hazardous waste tracking.
The two day conference consisted of a number of informative presentations followed by interactive Q&A sessions, panel discussions and an open discussion to further involve the delegates.
Key Topics Include:
- Outlining the European Commission publication stating approved Ship Recycling Facilities
- Guidelines and benefits of using approved and compliant ship recycling facilities
- Methods to increasing ship recycling profitability despite low steel prices
- Analysing difficulties ship owners may have in weighing up the costs of scrapping ships whilst complying with regulations
- A detailed look at the Hong Kong Convention and IMO Ship Recycling Regulations
- Understanding the significance of a cash buyer in ship recycling
- Analysing the practices of South East Asian Ship Recycling facilities and advancing the capabilities of underperforming recycling yards
- Examining the benefits of selling vessels before they get to the end of their operational use
Highlights of the conference included the networking area where all the attendees had an opportunity to exchange opinions and discuss on global market challenges and future prospects, trends and innovations following the presentations and panel discussions topics.
ACI’s 4th Ship Recycling Congress attracted around 90 senior level attendees providing them with useful industry insights and allowing them to share their real-life working experiences.
Its unique conference format gave its attendees the opportunity to meet one-to-one with people that can assist them in achieving their goals.
Building on the success of 2017 edition of the event, the organization has confirmed the dates and the location of the next year’s edition as 24th & 25 January and Europe.
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