Stakeholders’ comments sought on proposed amendments to Shipbreaking Code, 2013

New Delhi, June 16 (KNN) Shipping Ministry has sought for suggestions from general public and all other stakeholders by June 30, 2016 on the modifications proposed in the Shipbreaking Code, 2013.

In pursuance of the directions of the Supreme Court in CWP 657 of 1995, in the matter of Research Foundation for Science Vs Union of India and another, Government of India in the Ministry of Steel had formulated and notified the comprehensive code for ship breaking and ship recycling, namely Shipbreaking Code, 2013, vide notification dated 7th March, 2013.

Modifications to the Shipbreaking Code, 2013, are being considered at present on the basis of practical experience of the users and suggestions received from different stakeholders, viz, shipbreaking industry, State Maritime Boards/Port authorities and other regulatory agencies. A copy of the Code, indicating the proposed changes has been uploaded on the website of the Ministry, according to an official release.

The general public and all other stakeholders are hereby invited to give their comments/suggestions, if any, in this matter by 30.06.2016, added the release.