As the Hong Kong Convention officially enters into force on June 26, 2025, this final episode in the GMS podcast series explores what lies ahead for the ship recycling industry. Can the Convention truly deliver global sustainability and safety, or will ongoing legal tensions with the Basel Convention hinder progress?

Host Henning is joined by industry veterans Dr. Nikos Mikelis and Dr. Anand Hiremath to unpack what the maritime world must prepare for post-June 2025.

Key insights include:

• Implications for shipowners, flags, and ship recycling facilities

• How leading yards in India, Bangladesh, and Turkey are aligning with HKC standards

• The potential impact of Basel Convention’s Ban Amendment

• Whether current global capacity can handle compliant ship recycling

• The growing role of ESG reporting, digital traceability, and tech innovation

• What action governments must take to address regulatory overlaps

If you're involved in maritime policy, ESG strategy, or vessel lifecycle planning—this is a must-listen.

Also, don’t miss the final GMS webinar on June 26, 2025
Topic: “Charting the Future: Can the Competing Requirements of the Two Conventions Be Aligned?”
Join international experts discussing how to align HKC and Basel obligations and ensure a workable, sustainable future.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417485435018/WN_kLd2bjyvRxuaO3ZnZ1o3jg

One registration gives you access to all three parts of the webinar series.