QUETTA: Ship recycling operations have officially resumed at the Gadani Ship Breaking Yard after an eight-year pause, with seven vessels now arriving for dismantling, a move welcomed as a significant boost to Pakistan’s maritime economy and industrial sector.
An official statement noted that the revival of activity at Gadani resulted from the collaborative efforts of the National Logistics Corporation, a member of the Maritime Task Force, and other pertinent government agencies.
Authorities said the government is undertaking comprehensive reforms to align the ship recycling industry with international standards, and has conferred formal industrial status on the sector to encourage investment and sustainable growth.
As part of the modernisation drive, Gadani’s ship recycling facilities are being upgraded to meet the standards of the International Maritime Organisation and the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.
Nine of the 16 ship recycling yards at Gadani have been upgraded to meet the Hong Kong Convention requirements
Officials announced that the government intends to construct a modern Treatment, Storage and Disposal facility at Gadani to ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste generated during ship recycling operations.
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