Circular economy and sustainability with reverse logistics for end-of-life vessels - A scandinavian perspective on ship dismantling practices, and investigating the shipbreaking phenomenon in South asia
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Examensarbete på kandidatnivå
Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor Thesis
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Publicerad
2023
Författare
Ammsho, Dima
Boye, Anna
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The issues with the current approach to ship recycling practices globally and the rise in
implementing sustainable operations within the maritime industry are both pressing research
topics. This qualitative case study investigates the perspectives of five stakeholders from the
Scandinavian shipping industry related to the adoption of a more environmentally conscious
dismantling approach. In order to tackle the ongoing hazardous conditions of shipbreaking in
South Asia, emerging concepts such as circular economy and reverse logistics are relevant to
consider. To collect comprehensive and primary data on the opinions within the industry,
semi-structured interviews with key parties were undertaken. In order to identify common
themes and connections in the collected data, thematic analysis was utilized. This was
contrasted through triangulation of related research data. The results of this study found that
the participants encountered a variety of difficulties when implementing sustainable strategies
when handling vessels that were nearing the end of their operational lives. The results further
indicate 1) a lack of confidence in this area, 2) gaps in the current regulatory framework in
place, 3) and difficulties achieving a balance between economic, ethical, and ecological
priorities due to the state of the system. Despite these difficulties, the interviewed participants
tended to be overall positive about the potential advantages and prospects of implementing
new practices like remanufacturing and other measures to the end of life vessel management
system. According to this paper, additional studies and resources are required to ensure that
sustainable and socially responsible practices are successfully implemented in the future.
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Ämne/nyckelord
Sustainability , Reverse logistics , Shipbreaking , Circular economy , Ship recycling , End of life vessel management , Hong Kong convention , European Ship recycling regulation , IMO , Scandinavian shipping industry , Flag of convenience