Sustainable Ship Recycling

This project aims to develop a comprehensive, globally benchmarked roadmap to position India as a leader in sustainable ship recycling by 2047. Aligned with the national maritime vision and international conventions, the initiative addresses the critical need for environmentally responsible and socially inclusive end-of-life ship management.

By integrating circular economy principles, the project seeks to strengthen India’s recycling ecosystem, improving environmental compliance, enhancing occupational safety, and meeting evolving global market expectations. The primary objective is to design a performance-based sustainability framework informed by comparative benchmarking with leading international hubs.

To achieve this, the project will assess current capacities, identify regulatory gaps, and address technological needs. The final deliverables, including a phased policy and investment roadmap, will unlock carbon and material efficiency gains, attract responsible global ship owners, and establish India as a premier international hub for green, compliant ship recycling.