In a position paper, the NGO asked the EC to develop a legislative proposal in order to implement the polluter pays principle for shipowners with a European Ship Recycling Licence.
“Shipowners are all up in arms against an EU Ship Recycling License. A surprise? No. The shipping industry has been on the go for the last 15 years trying hard to fight off regulation that would really hold them accountable for dirty and dangerous shipbreaking practices. Now it is finally time to act!”, said Patrizia Heidegger, NGO Shipbreaking Platform executive director.