At Avind International Oy”, we Have a Strong Commitment to Ensure the Safe, Sustainable and Responsible Recycling of our Ships at the End of their Operational Life.
We recognise our industry’s end-of-life challenges and are committed to promoting the respect for labour and human rights and supporting the welfare of our supply chain partners, including those working at the yards where ships are recycled. We take recycling into consideration throughout all stages of a ship’s lifecycle – from new buildings to operations to dismantling – and incorporate circular economy principles wherever possible.
When an Avind International Oy – owned ship reaches the end of its operational life, we seek to make a positive contribution by supporting the local ship recycling industry. In addition to enabling the livelihoods of people working at shipyards, ship recycling-related activities generate local economic growth, with surrounding communities benefiting from local business activity related to the sale of recycled materials. We are also engaging with other stakeholders to improve conditions at shipyards to promote a safe and responsible ship recycling industry, including participation in European Union delegation visits to Alang, India.
We monitor our ships throughout their operational life and conduct annual audits and vetting of shipyards to inform decision-making as our ships approach end-of-life. During the dismantling process, Avind International Oy receives regular reports from the shipyard to ensure safe working conditions and practices, as well as proper waste management and handling of all hazardous materials.
When we recycle, the process is conducted in accordance with the Ship Recycling Policy, which stipulates the selection of shipyards that are certified compliant with the technical provisions of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. In cases where an Avind International Oy vessel is sold for further trading, we require that the buyer undertakes safe and environmentally sound recycling practices according to the standards of the Hong Kong Convention.
“Avind International Oy” Modern Slavery Transparency Statement
Avind International Oy, Modern Slavery Transparency Statement
At Avind International Oy, people are at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to respecting and promoting human rights and labour standards is about protecting our people on land and at sea, those with whom we work across global maritime supply chains as well as local communities, wherever we operate.Â
Avind International Oy, Modern Slavery Transparency Statements provide an overview of key practices and processes aimed to identify, prevent, and mitigate the risk of modern slavery, slavery-like practices and human trafficking in business activities, operations and supply chains as part of the broader Cargo Division Human Rights Due Diligence Process, in accordance with Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and analogous legislations on the subject matter.
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