Every year the number of ships for scrap increases. It is estimated that by 2010, 3000 ships per year will be scrapped. Each one broken to pieces on the beaches of developing Asian countries. Polluting the environment. Threatening the health and life of the workers.
To prevent this we have put 50 ships in the spotlight. These are vessels that are likely to be scrapped in the next five years. There are several categories. We will be actively monitoring these ships to ensure they are decontaminated of all toxic and hazardous substances prior to export for scrap to Asia.
We have asked the owners to declare that their ships are decontaminated before scrapping. A convincing 'yes' means they will be removed from the list. But other ships where owners have not declared an intention to decontaminate will replace those removed.
You can help! Check the list. Spot a ship and let us know.
Remarkable ships Pacific Princess ('Love Boat') is on the Greenpeace list. More remarkable ships...
Are you connected to the shipping industry, a shipspotter, a harbourmaster, a crew member or in any other way able to localize the positions of ships? We need your help!
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