On March 12th, the Supreme Court of India directed authorities in Gujarat, along with a technical expert committee, to submit a joint report indicating the conditions for approving dismantling of the controversial toxic-laden Norwegian ship, SS Norway, beached at Alang Coast in the state.

An article in the Hindu News notes that the report must focus on whether the preconditions for dismantling of the ship had been complied with and whether 85 percent of the toxic asbestos waste, which plaintiffs claimed can be recycled and reused, is really reusable.

“These bodies should also suggest who would be the nodal agency to oversee whether compliance has been made before the dismantling plan was approved,” Justice Pasayat said in the order.

The Supreme Court noted that the original disposal plans did not address “how much dust would be generated and what steps are being taken to control it.” The plan also did not address the issue of providing safety measures to workers who would handle the dismantling of the SS Norway.

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