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Working in partnership with Netherlands-based Elegant Exit Company (EEC), Bahrain shipyard ASRY is aiming to create a leading hub for vessel recycling in the Middle East Gulf, complying with the highest global standards. In an important step towards that objective, ASRY has recently been certified as being compliant with the global ship recycling Hong Kong Convention standards, as well as the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation and ISO 30000 Ship Recycling Management Systems guidelines. As a result. the yard has achieved now compliance with the three highest environmental standards relating to ship recycling.
ASRY Managing Director, Mazen Matar, says, “Environmental sustainability is a vital part of the facility’s future operations. We have now achieved compliance with the strictest international standards with a view to being able to offer a sustainable, responsible and affordable alternative for vessel owners with end-of-life maritime assets. There is also natural synergy with nearby steel production facilities, who can benefit from this new initiative.”
The company believes that there is an opportunity to capitalise on the yard’s geographic location and technical proficiency to give global ship owners a viable solution for ethical vessel disposal. The aim is for the first vessel to be recycled at ASRY in the second half of 2021 with a view to increasing capacity, efficiency and turnaround in the following months.
