Gadani Shipyard: Environmental Impacts on Maritime Pollution in Pakistan and China — A Legal and Policy Analys

The vessel recycling and in international trade play important role but it is also very danger for marine environment and human health. Pakistan is the largest country for breakdown facilities for Gadani Shipyard. The Pakistan Gadani shipyard criticized for marine pollution and danger hazards that it pollutes the marine environment. Similarly, China’s ship recycling sector, while more regulated, still contributes to environmental degradation, particularly in coastal ecosystems. In this paper we are focusing on to examine the environmental impacts and legal laws and regulations also policy intervention of Gadani shipyard and China shipbreaking operation comparison to each other. My paper will show a clear image international convention, national policy and also show the gaps in regulations, challenges and alternative ways on the light of recent scholarly literatures. I will give recommendations on technologies and strengthen governance mechanism under the international standards. Also show the way to solve that problem which can damage the marine biodiversity, worker health and the community which living near the affected area. At last, give a recommendation to strengthen the national law under the international rules and regulation.