Uniquely timed recycling forum delivers unique insight

Shipping companies secured rare direct access to regulatory authorities that provided clarification unavailable through public channels. The presence of representatives from IMO, UNEP and European institutions created opportunities for guidance on implementation expectations that will not appear in official communications.

There was essential analysis of the regulatory collision course between Basel and Hong Kong regimes. Financial institutions gained crucial competitive intelligence about evolving approaches to ESG integration in ship finance and also provided attendees with important transparency on how financial institutions balance profit considerations and sustainability requirements in recycling decisions. For recycling facilities, key insights were delivered on an evaluation system poised to influence where billions of dollars in recycling contracts will be directed in the coming years.

The day delivered particularly valuable market intelligence about the looming container vessel recycling wave that industry insiders believe will reshape the sector. Other highlights included presentations on material tracking systems and the inside track on digital passport requirements likely to become the industry standard.

The networking reception proved particularly fruitful, with impromptu discussions between shipowners, cash buyers and recycling facilities crystallising into preliminary commercial understandings on upcoming recycling projects. For service providers, the forum delivered unmatched business development opportunities.

Post-event surveys gave high marks to content, organisation and networking with many reporting that the received information would directly influence their operational planning for the coming 12 months.

Riviera’s Responsible Ship Recycling Forum returns in 2026 and its popular Responsible Ship Recycling Webinar Week is scheduled for September. For more information on either please email Rigzin.Angdu@rivieramm.com