1. Ship building and recycling Sander den Heijer, MSc - Sector Manager, Netherlands Maritime Technology

2. EU building vs. EU recycling
Facilities
Equipment
Expertise

3. The industry and recycling
Circular economy
Cradle to cradle
Corporate social responsibility

4. Recycling in Europe - market
New but not so new
Opportunity for existing and new yards
If a market develops: innovation and R&D
Need for clear European policy

5. Recycling in Europe - economy
Employment
Economic growth
Innovation
High standards
Easy inspections

6. SEA Europe and ship recycling
Position at this moment depends on developments
SEA Europe might consider an association
Invitation: CCMI & EC to explore possibilities

7. Resume SEA Europe is a stakeholder
There is a potential for a European recycling market
Clear European policy is needed (including R&D support)
This is also a matter of common sense and corporate social responsibility.
A status-quo in countries like India and Bangladesh is simply not an option (it also puts reputation of shipping industry at stake).

8. European ship building and recycling: an open invitation to explore possibilities