Lok Sabha Clears The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019
Source: Live Law, Date: , 2019
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Recycling of Ships Bill,
2019, by voice vote. The Bill introduced by the Minister of State for Shipping,
Mansukh Mandaviya, seeks to restrict the use of hazardous material on ships and
regulates the recycling of ships by establishing a National Authority. Ship
recycling refers to dismantling of a ship to recover the components and
materials for reuse, and taking care of the hazardous material so produce. It
includes associated operations such as storage and treatment of materials and components
on site.