Expert Talks on Green Ship Recycling & Hong Kong Convention Compliance - GMS & the Liberian Registry
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Expert Talks on Green Ship Recycling & Hong Kong Convention Compliance - GMS & the Liberian Registry
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Episode # 9
As the world’s leading cash buyer of ships for recycling, GMS leads the Green Ship Recycling movement. With Dr. Anand Hiremath overseeing compliance with the Hong Kong Convention through their Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program (SSORP), join us as we break down its history and impact on the global market.
Featuring:
- Dr. Anand Hiremath, Chief Sustainability Officer – GMS
- Mr. George Novak, VP Commercial – LISCR
About GMS: Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dubai, GMS is world’s largest buyer of ships and offshore vessels for recycling.We take an innovative approach to nurture sustainable ship and offshore recycling industries by working closely with owners of ships and offshore vessels, while investing and training ship recycling yards and their workers on Hong Kong Convention (HKC) compliant best practices. We also invest in multiple ways to upgrade the ship recycling industry in the Indian Subcontinent. For more information please visit: www.gmsinc.net
About LISCR: The Liberian Registry was established in 1948 and has been an industry leader since its founding. We are committed to maritime safety, environmental standards, and service excellence. This is why shipowners around the world trust us as their Flag of choice. For more information please visit: www.liscr.com
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