Three Indian ship recycling yards eligible to seek EU recognition; India's global share 35.4%
Three Indian ship recycling yards have completed compliance and can apply for inclusion under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said after talks with European Commissioner Jessika Roswall on 1 July 2026.
Summary
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall reviewed on 1 July 2026 the audit process for Indian ship recycling yards seeking recognition under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR). Sonowal said more than 30 Indian yards have applied, six are in the compliance process and three have completed all procedures and can now apply for inclusion. Citing UNCTAD estimates, the ministry said India's share of global ship recycling rose from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025, with 2.99 million gross tons recycled in 2025, up nearly 60% from 1.86 million GT in 2024.
Key facts
- Talks
- Sarbananda Sonowal and EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall, 1 July 2026
- EUSRR status
- 30+ yards applied; 6 in process; 3 eligible to apply
- Global share (UNCTAD)
- 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025
- Volume
- 2.99 million GT in 2025 (1.86 million GT in 2024)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to UNCTAD estimates cited by the Ports Ministry in July 2026, India's share of worldwide ship recycling in 2025 was:
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Correct answer: C — 35.4%
India's share in worldwide ship recycling rose from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025.
As of July 2026, how many Indian ship recycling facilities had completed all compliance procedures and become eligible to apply for inclusion under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation?
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Correct answer: A — Three
More than 30 yards applied, six are in the compliance process and three have completed all procedures and are eligible to apply.
With which European Commissioner did Sarbananda Sonowal review the EU recognition process for Indian ship recycling yards on 1 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jessika Roswall
The talks were with Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.