Environmental Challenges of Decommissioning and Recycling a Nuclear Transport Ship

The current practice for the recycling of end-of-life vessels is investigated and contrasted against what is perceived as acceptable under current environmental legislation and guidance. The Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) strategy towards the decommissioning and recycling of ex-nuclear transport vessels is outlined. The policy for the decommissioning of PNTL vessels and the process of ship recycling is described in detai