Advancing Turkish Ship Recycling ,Collaboration And Innovation Workshop

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The workshop on the Turkish ship recycling sector, held on December 10 in Ankara, highlighted critical discussions and collaborative efforts to advance the industry’s environmental and regulatory standards. Organized by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform and the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL), the event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Turkish Ministries, the European Commission, DNVGL, and various industry and civil society organizations.

Key Themes and Discussions

  1. Regulatory Insights:
    • Participants were briefed on the regulatory frameworks governing ship recycling at both the national and EU levels.
    • Updates on the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and approval procedures for inclusion on the EU List were provided by Christelle Rousseau of the European Commission.
  2. National Perspectives:
    • Turkish representatives shared insights on how the sector is licensed and monitored:
      • Okan Çetinkaya from the Ministry of Labour detailed labour-related regulations.
      • Giray Işıyel from the İzmir Governorship Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization discussed environmental oversight.
  3. Future Outlook and Technological Innovations:
    • Çağdaş Güneş from the İzmir Development Agency presented analyses and projections for the sector’s growth.
    • The SHEREC project, introduced by Evren Samur of HKTM, showcased how robotics and AI could modernize ship recycling processes.
  4. Challenges and Best Practices:
    • The NGO Shipbreaking Platform’s report, presented by Ekin Sakin, outlined current challenges and recommendations for improvement.
    • IMPEL shared best practices for sustainable and compliant ship recycling, with contributions from representatives from the Netherlands and Norway.

Outcomes and Recommendations

  1. Enhancing Collaboration:
    • Stakeholders emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between national and international bodies to address gaps in legal frameworks and ensure better enforcement.
  2. Improving Transparency:
    • Effective data-sharing mechanisms were identified as crucial for enhancing transparency and enabling informed decision-making.
  3. Upgrading Facilities:
    • There was consensus on the need to upgrade recycling facilities to meet international standards, ensuring safer and more environmentally friendly practices.
  4. Innovation in Ship Recycling:
    • Encouraging the adoption of technologies such as robotics and AI was seen as a critical step toward modernizing the sector.

The workshop underscored the necessity of a coordinated approach to improving the Turkish ship recycling sector. By fostering dialogue, sharing expertise, and addressing existing challenges, stakeholders aim to create a more sustainable and transparent ship recycling industry aligned with global environmental and safety standards.

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Source: NGO SHIPBREAKING PLATFORM