Global pioneers of responsible ship recycling

ESG

We guarantee full compliance with your investors, bankers and insurers ESG policies, through a rigorous process of yard selection and auditing, supervision and transparent documentation. We walk clients through the process hand to hand, covering all regulatory, commercial and operational aspects, not only for vessel delivery but including a Recycling Completion Certificate. Over 125 vessels have now been recycled under GMS Sustainable Ship & Offshore Recycling Programme. No fewer than 281 data points are collected and examined by our team acting as the ship owner’s eyes and ears on the ground.

Compliance

The IMO’s Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) entered into force on 26 June 2025. For vessels within its scope, our team supports owners with practical implementation and compliance monitoring. This can include yard assessment, gap analysis, preparation and review of the Ship Recycling Plan, the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), and documentation relating to hazardous-material management. Our compliance monitoring team has hands-on experience from every vessel type – chemical to car carriers, oil tankers to OBOs, box ships to bulk carriers.

Supervision

Selecting and assessing an appropriately authorised ship recycling facility is an important first step towards safe and environmentally sound recycling. But a helping hand in the shape of a Supervision Team on the journey towards full HKC Compliance is often chosen by the shipowner to ensure the yard delivers on its promises. Working with the Sustainable Ship & Offshore Recycling Programme (SSORP), our monitoring team, with over 140+ successful supervision operations now completed, delivers peace of mind on even the most complex recycling projects. Weekly and monthly reports provide evidence-based reassurance, together with a comprehensive vessels Completion Report.

Added Value

30+ Year of
experience

200+Green Ships Recycled

GMS understands that vessel owners need to protect residual asset value and deliver safe and environmentally sound recycling and meet ESG requirements. As a client, you will benefit from our reach, influence and experience. Our trading values and practices demonstrate that obtaining a fair price and meeting rigorous recycling standards are not mutually exclusive. Our team of skilled traders is used to dealing with complex sale arrangements and delivering success for their clients, financially and on ESG. Working with GMS, you are in safe hands, can depend on our expertise and expect a smooth delivery.