by marprof | Apr 9, 2019 | marprof-environmental-ltd
The first week of April was a busy one for Marprof – and for the ship recycling experts at leading classification society Bureau Veritas (BV). The week started with a 2-day Ship Recycling Certification Workshop at BV’s Istanbul office, organised by Toby...
by marprof | Feb 20, 2019 | marprof-environmental-ltd
It’s been a promising start to 2019, from a ratification point of view. After a disappointing 2018, with no countries ratifying the Convention, we’re now up to 8 signatories – and there are positive sounds coming from Germany, Japan, and major...
by marprof | Dec 14, 2018 | marprof-environmental-ltd
A short blog this week since Robin and I are working flat out on various projects. So more a contemplative session this time, focusing on ISO ship recycling facility certification – what’s out there, and how can you tell if it’s worth the paper it’s printed...
by marprof | Dec 7, 2018 | featured, marprof-environmental-ltd
In mid-November we received the rather astonishing news that the Rainbow Warrior II was to be scrapped in Bangladesh. What could have been a landmark example of how to plan for and then scrap a ship has turned into a torrid mess, where nobody wins. Codename ‘Opération...
by marprof | Nov 30, 2018 | marprof-environmental-ltd
What is the immediate future for Gadani and tankers? Over the past few years, whenever a ban on tankers is lifted there seems to be a race for the next tragedy. Can Gadani lift itself out of this mess? In a dangerous and controversial field, Gadani seems to have...
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