Prime Green Recyclers has become the first ship recycling yard in Pakistan to achieve full compliance with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, according to GMS.
Bureau Veritas issued the Statement of Compliance on 24 November 2025. The certification introduces a compliant option for shipowners and flag states operating in Gaddani, marking what the text describes as a new stage for Pakistan’s recycling capacity in a market that has long accepted end-of-life tonnage without any yard meeting Convention standards. GMS stated it welcomes the milestone and encouraged additional Pakistani yards to begin their own compliance work, citing benefits for worker protection, environmental safeguards, and transparency.
“Prime Green Recyclers has taken a clear step that strengthens Pakistan’s position in the global recycling market,” said Kiran Thorat, Senior Trader at GMS. Dr. Anand Hiremath, Head of the Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program at GMS, said the yard met disciplined requirements for safety, hazardous material control, and environmental protection, calling the certification “an important benchmark for other yards in Pakistan.”
Prime Green Recyclers is a ship recycling company operating in Pakistan. It carries out dismantling and recycling activities for end-of-life vessels and functions as a commercial yard within the regional maritime recycling sector.
GMS (Global Marketing Systems) is a privately held buyer and trader of end-of-life ships. The company arranges vessel purchases for recycling and interacts with shipowners, brokers, and recycling yards across multiple regions.
Bureau Veritas is an international conformity assessment and certification organisation. It provides inspection, testing, and certification services for a wide range of industries, including maritime, infrastructure, and environmental management.
