Turkish civil society organisations have renewed their call for the removal of Aliağa shipbreaking yards from the EU list of approved ship recycling facilities, citing severe pollution and systemic mismanagement.
During a meeting with the European Commission (DG ENVI) on 24 February, NGOs highlighted environmental degradation in the area, including contamination with Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) linked to ship recycling activities. They also pointed to several recent incidents at yards that remain on the EU list, including the discharge of unidentified liquids during the dismantling of the vessel LILY HA.
The organisations argue that the current situation poses significant environmental and health risks and are calling for the suspension of Aliağa facilities from the EU list until improvements are implemented.
