Shipbreaking: A Global Environmental, Health and Labour Challenge A Greenpeace Report for IMO MEPC 44 th Session (original) (raw)

This Greenpeace report discusses the environmental and health challenges associated with shipbreaking practices worldwide, particularly in developing countries like India, Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, and Pakistan. It highlights the toxic materials present in decommissioned ships, the hazardous conditions for workers, and the environmental implications of improper disposal. The report also documents Greenpeace's activism, including protests against hazardous ship exports and collaborations with international trade unions to advocate for improved safety and health measures in shipbreaking operations.