TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATION
14 - 15 OCTOBER 2026
MARSEILLE, FRANCE
A forward-thinking event showcasing best practices for ship demolition and design, waste management, and material recovery.
Bringing together progressive stakeholders for insightful and inspiring presentations, panel debates, and networking sessions, the 3rd Ship Recycling Lab aims to boost engagement and commitment to finance capacity building and innovation for a new standard of ship recycling.
Speakers
MARTIN
VERBOOM
Development Engineer Sustainability at Damen
PING
TEO
Principal Manager Decommissioning and Asia Pacific at International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)
HUGO
DE STOOP
Co-Founder & CEO at Marine Metals
JOHN
JACOBSEN
Co-Founder & CEO at Nordic Circles
Themes
A circular ship recycling model that works
Scaling innovation in Europe: national & regional pathways
Tech for change
Learn about the innovative processes and industry synergies that enhance material circularity and operational effectiveness, including techniques for a fully automated and digitalised sector.
New policies at end-of-life
With the rise of new technologies, including innovative cutting techniques, state-of-the-art waste handling procedures, and clean steel breakthrough systems aimed at achieving a zero-carbon steel-making process, the shift towards a truly sustainable ship recycling model is already a reality.
Carbon accounted steel in demand
Will the demand for scrap steel, coupled with new material recovery policies, drive the transition towards sustainable ship recycling practices?
Sponsors
Become a sponsor and ensure a cleaner and safer future for ship recycling!
Do you want to build valuable connections with other international forward-thinkers and gain valuable exposure for your ideas and brand? Become a sponsor of the third Ship Recycling Lab and join us in October 2026.
ABOUT US
The Ship Recycling Lab is organised by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform.
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is a leading global coalition of organisations working to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of end-of-life ships worldwide.
Our vision is that vessels are recycled in facilities that ensure clean, safe and just practices and that provide workers with decent jobs. Our mission is to act as a catalyst for change by effectively advocating for clean, safe, and just ship recycling globally.
