European companies exploit loopholes to scrap ships in Bangladesh, report finds
A European official tells BenarNews the circumvention tactic is under scrutiny
Source: benarnews.org
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Petrobras Makes History, Sells First FPSO For Green
In a first, Brazilian oil company Petrobras last week reportedly sold the P-32 FPSO for sustainable recycling in Brazil,…
Source: marinelink.com
Where oil rigs go to die
<strong>The long read: </strong>When a drilling platform is scheduled for destruction, it must go on a thousand-mile final journey to the breaker’s yard. As one rig proved when it crashed on to the rocks of a remote Scottish island, this is always a risky business
Source: theguardian.com
Adult and underage workers risk their lives in Bangladesh's rising ship-breaking industry
In late November, a 52,000-ton barge eased into this ramshackle port on the Bay of Bengal and came to rest on a wide, muddy beach.
Source: latimes.com
Brazil Sinks 60-Year-Old Decommissioned Aircraft Carrier, Environmentalists Kick
The Brazilian government has sunk a 60-year-old decommissioned aircraft carrier off the Atlantic Ocean. The French-constructed warship was built in the 1950s and was a 32,000-ton carrier that could accommodate 40 warplanes. Named “Sao Paulo”, the aircraft carrier measured 266 meters (873 feet) and was purchased for $12 million in 2000; it needed an $80 million repair
Source: pulseheadlines.com