Canada has its first compliant ship recycling facility. Lloyd’s Register has certified Nova Scotia’s R.J. MacIsaac (RJMI), according to the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention). It is the first Canadian facility to be issued a statement of compliance to the convention, which is scheduled to enter into force in June 2025.
Boyd MacIsaac, RJMI president said: “Our focus on continuous improvement in safety, environmental protection and efficiency is the reason we are getting these international certifications. We are determined to remain the leading green marine ship recycler in Canada. Further, meeting ever-exacting international standards for safety, environmental protection and efficiency allows us to compete not just in Canada but abroad.”
