Indian demolition yards have sent a strongly worded response to a draft technical interpretation of the European Union (EU)’s Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR), which in effect bans beaching as a method of dismantling European-flag ships.

As exclusively reported by TradeWinds, the EU sent out a frequently asked questions (FAQ) paper to stakeholders outlining the technical criteria for yards to be licensed to recycle EU-flag ships under the new regional SRR guidelines.

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