Preamble
The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019
(ACT NO. 49 OF 2019)
[As on the 1st July,2026]
AMENDMENT ACT
Summary
- This Act creates a legal framework to regulate how ships are recycled in India.
- The law ensures that ships do not harm human health or the environment when they are broken down at the end of their lives.
- It covers the design, construction, and operation of ships to make the recycling process much safer.
- The Act establishes an enforcement mechanism to make sure these safety standards are actually followed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of this Act?
It is meant to regulate ship recycling by setting specific safety standards and creating a system to enforce them.
2. Does this Act only care about the environment?
No, it focuses equally on protecting human health and worker safety during the recycling process.
Test yourself
Q1.According to the Preamble of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, which international organization's convention served as the foundation for this legislation?
Q2.Based on the Preamble of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, why was the Ship-breaking Code (Revised), 2013 considered insufficient?
Q3.Under the Preamble of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, at what stage of a ship's life cycle do these recycling standards primarily apply?
Q4.Which of the following is NOT listed in the Preamble of The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 as an area that the Hong Kong Convention regulates to facilitate safe recycling?