Maersk Group has pledged to help ratified ship recycling yards in India’s Alang upgrade facilities and practices.

The Danish conglomerate said it is determined to use its leverage to create more responsible recycling options.

Maersk estimates the cost of green recycling at existing yards at $1m to $2m for each vessel.

Annette Stube, head of sustainability in Maersk said: "The Maersk Group’s policy is to only recycle ships responsibly.

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