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Maritime Environmental Consultancy & Compliance

Expert services to guide compliance, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in the maritime sector

Strategic Advisory

Maritime environmental consultancy

MARHAZ provides specialist consultancy services supporting shipowners, shipyards, offshore operators, regulators, and NGOs in navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing ship recycling, including the EU Ship Recycling Regulation, the Hong Kong Convention, the Basel Convention, and the EU Waste Shipments Regulation. We deliver strategic, practical compliance guidance that enables you to meet sustainability objectives while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory certainty.

Our Services

Professional consultancy

Ship recycling regulation

Expert advise on obligations and implications of the Hong Kong Convention and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation on operations and end-of-life management of vessels and assets.

Vetting of recycling yards

Independent vetting of ship recycling yards to support end-of-life management strategies for ship owners and alignment with ESG policies and international standards.

End-of-life management

Development of internal ship recycling policies aligned with international regulatory frameworks and national requirements, tailored to your specific operational practices.

Shipment of waste (EU WSR)

Import and export services when ships destined for recycling fall under the EU Waste Shipment regulation (EU WSR), including the handling of documentation, notifications, and coordination with competent authorities.

End-of-waste classification

End-of-Waste applications and procedure development for ship materials and equipment imported as waste under the EU Waste Shipment Regulation that requires reclassification as product.

European Waste Codes (EWC)

Correct documentation and tracking of waste streams from recycling or demolition through detailed waste inventories with European Waste Codes (EWC) and Hong Kong Convention guideline table codes.

Responsible ship recycling

IHM compliance

IHM documentation for responsible ship recycling

We ensure that vessels hold valid IHM Part I, II & III documentation as part of their preparation for recycling, enabling compliant dismantling under both the Hong Kong Convention and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Our consultancy services provide end-to-end documentation support and inspections, ensuring seamless compliance and preparing your fleet for responsible ship recycling.

Why Choose Us

Why MARHAZ

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Regulatory Expertise

  • • Experts in the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
  • • Well-versed in procedures of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency
  • • Expert guidance on EU Waste Shipment Regulation compliance
  • • Strategic alignment with ESG frameworks and sustainability goals

International Reach

  • Consultancy services available across Europe and South Asia
  • Practical field experience from European and Bangladeshi operations
  • Independent assessments and documentation for value chain vetting
  • Trusted advisors to shipowners, yards, and offshore operators

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