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Entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention raises questions about persistent polymer materials, reports Patrik Wheater

As shipowners and recycling facilities get to grips with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC), which entered into force on 26 June 2025, questions are emerging around hard to recycle substances commonly found in marine bearings and other ship equipment, potentially creating an overlooked compliance risk.

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