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The adoption of the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in Hong Kong in May 2009 was met with much anticipation. It was hoped that this Convention would represent a comprehensive instrument which would bring together and build upon legal obligations and standards promulgated in various fora to foster a ship recycling industry which would conduct its operations with due regard for human health and the environment, while remaining the financial boon that it is for many ship recycling countries. Yet nearly four years since its adoption, the Convention has been signed by only five countries and its prospects for entry into force remain uncertain. What is the basis for such reticence? Dr. Puthucherril’s book, promptly published as the first substantive work on the Convention, provides some answers. The book is made up of four parts. At the outset, Dr. Puthucherril helpfully disentangles the complex web of stakeholders in the ship recycling industry. He explains with great clarity the process by which a ship is rendered to the recycling yard, and the interests of the great number of actors who play a role in this transaction. The author also illustrates the hazardous nature
International Community Law Review (continuation of International Community Law Review and Non-State Actors and International Law) – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2013
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