| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Berkshire encyclopedia of sustainability |
| Subtitle of host publication | Vol. 3 : the law and politics of sustainability |
| Editors | Klaus Bosselmann, Daniel Fogel, J. B Ruhl |
| Place of Publication | Great Barrington, MA |
| Publisher | Berkshire Publishing |
| Pages | 74-77 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781933782010 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Abstract
The International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was introduced in 2009 to address the concerns raised by the dangerous practices of “shipbreaking”; the dismantling of old ships releases hazardous materials into the ocean and onto coastlines. The convention was also intended to create a framework for the sustainable recycling of ships’ materials such as steel and iron.