Wreck Removal &
Decommissioning

Our Vision on Wreck Removal & Decommissioning

Wreck removal and decommissioning are undergoing a major shift: from merely removing an obstacle to a fully circular process. BAS Group focuses not only on the technical recovery, but on maximizing high-grade material reuse.

From Demolition to Circular Decommissioning:

Instead of treating a vessel or platform as waste, we treat it as an inventory of valuable raw materials.

Material Inventory: Prior to dismantling, a digital material passport is compiled to identify steel grades, non-ferrous metals and reusable components such as engines or winches.

High-grade Reuse: Operational components are refurbished and re-marketed, resulting in a significantly lower footprint compared to melting steel.

Sustainable Wreck Removal

When a vessel sinks or grounds, speed is crucial — but a circular approach looks beyond emergency operations:

Minimizing Environmental Damage: All fluids (fuel, oil, chemicals) are safely extracted via hot tapping before recovery operations begin.

In-situ Dismantling: When a wreck cannot be lifted intact, precision techniques such as diamond wire cutting are applied to section the hull. Segments are transported to specialized yards where 95–98% of material is recycled.

Regulatory Framework:

The sector operates within strict international standards promoting circularity:

Hong Kong Convention: Since its full entry into force (2025), ship recycling facilities must meet stringent safety and environmental standards.

EU Ship Recycling Regulation: Requires large vessels flying an EU flag to be recycled at approved yards that apply circular principles.

Nairobi Convention: Regulates liability and the obligation to remove wrecks with due regard for the marine ecosystem.

Building a Circular Value Chain Together

Are you a developer, architect or governmental agency working toward sustainability?

BAS Group is your partner in the transition to a circular construction sector — ensuring today’s raw materials become tomorrow’s building blocks.