Disclaimer: The authors wish to clarify that certain data sets, statistics, and industry information referenced in this report were obtained from publicly available sources and project records corresponding to an earlier period of analysis. Given the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the ship recycling and maritime industries in South Asia—including but not limited to Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan—there may be material differences between the conditions reflected in the data used herein and the latest operational, regulatory, and industrial landscape at the time of reading.

 

Accordingly, the findings, interpretations, and conclusions presented in this report should be understood in the context of the time frame of the underlying data and should not be construed as an exact representation of the present-day situation. Readers, practitioners, regulators, and policymakers are advised to consult the most recent data sources, regulatory instruments, and industry reports when applying or relying upon the information presented.

 

The authors accept no liability for decisions, actions, or interpretations made on the basis of changes that may have occurred subsequent to the period covered by the data used in these study reports/publications.