The European Parliament and the Council have successfully negotiated an updated waste shipment agreement, allowing for the responsible recycling of EU-flagged ships at facilities outside the EU and OECD. The key condition is that these international facilities must meet stringent EU standards to receive approval. Danish Shipping welcomes the agreement, anticipating improved global standards for ship-recycling facilities. The move is seen as essential for safely and responsibly managing the increasing number of ships that will need recycling in the coming years, particularly those deemed less energy-efficient. The agreement is poised for formal approval by the Council and the European Parliament by year-end.

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