Sale of vessels for recycling: analysis of the Standard Contract for the Sale of Vessels for Green Recycling in light of international ship recycling regulations

This thesis analyses the public and contractual framework for the sale of ships for recycling. The main focus is on the Standard Contract for the Sale of Vessels for Green Recycling (Recyclecon). The research aims to ascertain whether and to what extent Recyclecon is an effective tool for ensuring responsible ship recycling and protecting the parties from possible risks within the existing legal framework. The terms of Recyclecon are analysed and interpreted in accordance with the principles of English law. The thesis also describes practical considerations that could help shipowners to avoid the pitfalls associated with ship recycling