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13th Ship Recycling Congress
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: ACI’s 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.
- Details
- Key Topics
- This Edition’s Speakers
- Call for Papers
- Who Will Attend?
- Sponsors
- Agenda
- Maximising Face-To-Face Networking
- 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
- 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
If you would like to be considered as a speaker for the event with a 20-25 minute presentation, please submit an abstract for consideration to:
Marta Hoffmann
+48 616 467 039
+44 (0) 20 7 593 0071
Email: [email protected]
- 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
ACI has put together a range of packages to suit your requirements. These range from branding options, to full scale partner solutions and can be tailored to meet your objectives and budgets.
If you are launching a new product or service and wish to gain visibility and brand recognition within your industry, contact us today!
For commercial opportunities, please contact:
Sam Cormack
tel: +44 20 3141 0609
Email: [email protected]
At the event we strive not only to bring you to the same location at the same time as your customers/suppliers/peers, we strive to ensure you meet face-to-face with each and every one of your target contacts and to provide you with the time you need to have multiple unhurried conversations with them and build a lasting business relationship:
• A pre-event informal introduction the evening before the conference
• A minimum of five hours’ networking built into the two day conference agenda
• A networking grid which enables you to make your target contacts aware you are looking for them
• The option to join either social drinks or dinner during the evening of Day One
• ACI’s on-site team will assist you in locating your hard-to-find target contacts & make face-to-face introductions
Of course, if there is anybody you are unable to meet over the two days, ACI’s event team will do their best to initiate contact after the event.
