The 13th Ship Recycling Congress will be a leading two-day gathering dedicated to the sustainable evolution and regulatory future of the global ship recycling sector. Hosted in Rotterdam on 15–16 April 2026, the event will unite ship owners, cash buyers, brokers, recycling yards, policymakers, and industry experts to address the critical developments shaping end-of-life vessel management. The congress will focus on strengthening responsible recycling practices, improving environmental and safety performance, and enabling the industry to adapt to rapidly changing compliance expectations driven by global sustainability goals and the circular economy.
Advancing Sustainable Recycling Practices. The event will explore how ship recycling can continue raising global standards through improved compliance, safer operational procedures, and environmentally sound dismantling methods. Discussions will highlight the implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention, the alignment with EU regulations, the evolution of IHM requirements, and the growing demand for transparency and certification across the recycling chain.
Regulatory & Implementation Challenges Impacting the Industry. A major component of the congress will focus on the impact of the Hong Kong Convention's entry into force and the regulatory adjustments required across the international ship recycling community. Stakeholders will examine the complexities of aligning global standards, adapting to new compliance obligations, upgrading yard capabilities, and ensuring consistent enforcement across different regions. The program will address the practical realities of meeting new legal requirements, improving audit readiness, and preparing the industry for a more unified regulatory landscape..
Networking and Inspiration: The 13th
Ship Recycling Congress will offer networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and investors. These interactions aim to inspire new projects and initiatives. The conference seeks to catalyse sustainable growth, economic stability, and environmental progress in Ship Recycling landscape.
Key Topics
- Global compliance alignment: Elevating standards beyond the Hong Kong Convention
- Evaluating European steel markets conditions: Global market dynamics, and the real supply–demand balance
- Hong Kong Convention enforcement: Strategic milestone and industry impact
- Corporate governance, transparency and stakeholder trust
- Investment strategy and market repositioning for growth
- Technology-driven efficiency and safety in modern ship recycling
- Regional competitiveness and policy readiness in ship recycling
- Strategic ESG integration across value chain: Sustainable shipping from design to recycling
Who Will Attend?
- Ship Recycling Companies
- Ship Yards
- Ship Brokers
- Cash Buyers
- Ship Owners and Management Companies
- Government Authorities and Lawmakers
- Lawyers and Legal Authorities
- Finance and Bank Representatives
- Financial Stakeholders
- International Maritime Associations
- Technology and Software Providers
- Research Centres and Institutes
- Universities
- Policy, Regulation & Environmental Associations
2026 Speakers
- Conference Chair: Antonio Nicotra, Energy Transition Advisor INDEPENDENT
- Marcella Croes-Schalken, CCO M.A.R.S.
- Peter Wyntin, Head of Ship Recycling Galloo
- Oistein Jensen, Chief Sustainable Officer, ODFJELL SE
- Jesper Fanø ,Senior Advisor, Public and Regulatory Affairs, Energy Transition and International Legal Affairs MAERSK
- Pall Stenberg, CEO Faerder Tankers
- Gudrun Janssens, Head of EU Engagement & Oversees BIMCO
- Isabelle Radovan Policy Advisor Recycling Europe
- Anaëlle Boudry, Senior Policy Advisor ECSA
- Rainaud Pijpers, Director ISRA
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