Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based marine contractor Khamis Al Rumaithy is mulling an entry into green shipbreaking.
"We are looking at a number of coastal free zone sites," Bob Hawke, md of the firm, told The National newspaper. "What we need is water depth to build a quay and a large adjoining onshore site where we can remove and then break down the engines and separate any hazardous material for later removal. That leaves the hull still intact for fast breaking.”
Unspecified backers from Bahrain are supporting the project which is highlighting its green credentials to differentiate it from rival breakers on the Indian Sub-Continent. [20/05/13]
