Suez Canal Authority Launches New Marine Waste Collection Service for Ships

Marine units from the ‘Antipollution Egypt’ fleet has been arrived, in preparation for the launch of a new service aimed at collecting and safely disposing of waste from ships traversing the Suez Canal. This service, expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025, will operate at both the northern and southern entrances of the canal.

The new service will follow international environmental standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The service will utilize advanced marine equipment specifically designed for waste collection operations that adhere to eco-friendly methods. A key component of the initiative is the ECO SUEZ 1, an environmentally friendly waste collection vessel, which marks the first unit in Antipollution Egypt’s dedicated fleet for this purpose.

Contracts are currently underway to build a series of new vessels for environmentally friendly waste collection.

The introduction of this waste collection and disposal service is part of the SCA’s broader strategy for green transformation. The Authority is increasingly focusing on adopting environmentally friendly policies across its operations, aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of maritime activities. The service will not only ensure that waste from passing ships is safely removed and disposed of but will also focus on recycling and resource recovery to minimize environmental impact.

Antipollution Egypt, an Egyptian joint-stock company

This partnership involves key players, including the Canal Ropes Company, the Suez Maritime Shipyard Company, and the Greek company Antipollution, along with Eric Adam, an Egyptian-Greek businessman. The joint initiative will focus on the collection and recycling of both solid and liquid marine waste from ships, further enhancing the range of logistical services available to vessels transiting the Suez Canal.

Source : Egypt State Information Service