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Türkiye revokes permission for dismantling of Brazil's aircraft carrier

Türkiye revokes permission for dismantling of Brazil's aircraft carrier

The Ministry of Environment announced it had revoked the permission for the ship's scrapping in Türkiye. Environmental groups say the ship is still being towed to the country. The company that got the contract for the scrapping of the ship expressed its intentions to fulfill the contract.

Sao Paulo aircraft carrier: Brazil rejects Türkiye's request for new hazardous materials report

Sao Paulo aircraft carrier: Brazil rejects Türkiye's request for new hazardous materials report

This ship had already left Brazil's territorial waters when Türkiye made a request for a new hazardous materials investigation, said an institute affiliated with Brazil's Ministry of Environment.

Workers' mortality rate in Türkiye's Aliağa ship recycling facility 30 times the country average

Workers' mortality rate in Türkiye's Aliağa ship recycling facility 30 times the country average

The report comes as an aircraft carrier is reportedly heading to Türkiye for dismantling, which will cause the release of tons of dangerous substances.

Medical chamber expresses concern over aircraft carrier dismantling in İzmir

Medical chamber expresses concern over aircraft carrier dismantling in İzmir

A Brazil-flagged ship allegedly containing 900 tons of asbestos is heading to İzmir coast for dismantling.