Gearbulk Integrated Report 2023 - Report - Page 129
INTEGRATED REPORT 2023
Protecting our oceans
Responsible waste management
The ocean is one of Earth’s most valuable natural resources,
Ensuring proper waste management and recycling of vessels
and it is important to manage it in a sustainable way. Gearbulk
through a circular economy approach is imperative for our
understands the impact of our operations on the ocean, and
bulk shipping company. By embracing circular economy princi-
we are committed to doing all we can to protect this resource
ples, we aim to maximise the value of materials and resources
and ensure its bene昀椀ts are preserved for future generations.
throughout the lifecycle of our vessels, from construction
to decommissioning. Through careful planning and imple-
As our vessels transport goods worldwide, we are dedicated
mentation of sustainable practices, we strive to minimize
to minimising the potential for transferring invasive species
waste generation, optimise resource utilization, and reduce
across ecosystems. Gearbulk adheres to International conven-
environmental impact. This involves responsibly managing
tion for the Control and Management of ships Ballast Water
hazardous materials, recycling or repurposing materials wher-
and Sediments (BWM), making signi昀椀cant strides in imple-
ever possible, and adhering to strict environmental regula-
menting ballast water treatment systems across our 昀氀eet.
tions and industry standards. By prioritising circular economy
The Ballast Water Management Convention mandates the
practices, we not only mitigate environmental risks but also
installation of treatment systems on all vessels, and we are
contribute to the long-term sustainability of our operations
on track to meet this requirement by 2024. Our commitment
and the maritime industry as a whole.
to these regulations underscores our proactive approach to
environmental stewardship and sustainable shipping practice.
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