India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, with both sides confident over facilitating the inclusion of Indian ship recycling facilities under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR).
During discussions between Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and European Commissioner Jessika Roswall, the ongoing audit and compliance process for Indian shipyards was reviewed. Over 30 Indian ship recycling yards applied for EU recognition, with six currently in the compliance process. Three facilities have successfully completed the required compliance procedures.
According to the latest UN Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) estimates, India's share in worldwide ship recycling increased from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025, with the country recycling 2.99 million gross tons of ships in 2025.
The Union Minister emphasized India's investments in upgrading infrastructure and operational practices to meet international standards, reflecting the commitment to sustainable maritime development.
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