A scrap vessel, also known as a scrap ship or end-of-life vessel, is a boat or ship that has reached the end of its operational life; is no longer seaworthy or economically viable; is due for dismantling, recycling or outright disposal.
Scrap vessels include aging cargo ships; retired naval vessels; damaged or wrecked ships/boats, outdated ferries/cruise ships or old barges.
Scrap vessels are often sold for breaking (dismantling and recycling); crapping (demolition and material recovery) or conversion (repurposing as a floating structure).
In Nigeria, scrap vessels are often imported for recycling and reuse of materials; conversion into floating hotels, restaurants, offices or other structures; repair and refurbishment for reuse.
The scrap vessel industry involves complex and stringent legal regulations, environmental concerns and high-level safety risks, making expert legal guidance from a Property Lawyer important for persons seeking to buy scrap vessels.
A property lawyer ensures compliance with Nigerian maritime regulations, verifies ownership and mitigates risks in scrap vessel transactions.
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