About Us
Green Ship Services (GSS), founded in 2018 by Arjun Banerjee, is a leading authorized asbestos removal agency in India providing comprehensive hazard management services, asbestos removal from ships, and marine ship recycling services across India, Asia, and the Middle East.
We assist shipowners, industrial operators, and construction firms in achieving full compliance with asbestos disposal, asbestos intervention, and Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) regulations. Our work is rooted in safety, certification, and international regulatory alignment.
- Safe & Controlled Asbestos Removal in India and major ports in India
- IHM Surveys & Asbestos Risk Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance with IMO, EPA &MoEFCC Standards
We are recognized as an authorized asbestos removal vendor in India, with all interventions carried out by trained professionals, adhering strictly to IMO, SOLAS, and US EPA regulations.
Our Commitment to Safety & Compliance
In an industry where safety and compliance are paramount, I take great pride in ensuring that Green Ship Services (GSS) upholds the highest international standards.
- Lloyd’s Register Certified – International safety & compliance
- OSHA (USA) Compliant – Workplace & environmental safety regulations
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA, USA) Approved – Asbestos Removal service in India
- India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) Recognized – Government-approved for sustainable ship recycling.
- India’s Ministry of Science & Technology (NABL) – Hazardous material testing & analysis.
These certifications aren’t just badges for me —they’re a promise to my clients, ensuring that every project we handle meets the highest safety, environmental, and legal standards.
What We Do
At Green Ship Services, we take pride in offering asbestos removal services across Asia, ensuring total compliance with national and international laws. Whether it's asbestos survey, onboard asbestos removal, or certified asbestos disposal, we ensure each project is executed with the highest level of safety and accountability.
Minimal downtime
We work fast so your vessel stays operational
Targeted removal
No unnecessary work, just precision abatement
Full compliance
IMO, SOLAS, US EPA & EUSRR certified solutions
Transparent pricing
No surprises, just real cost-efficient solutions
Understanding Asbestos Hazard: Types of Asbestos:
- Crocidolite – The most dangerous, used in insulation.
- Amosite – Found in cement sheets & pipe insulation
- Chrysotile – The most commonly used, still present in many ships & buildings.
- Tremolite, Anthophyllite & Actinolite – Less common but equally hazardous.
Understanding IHM and IHM maintenance regulations:
- Ships flying EU Flags, Flag of nations who are party to Hong Kong Convention and Non _EU flagged ships which calls EU ports must carry a Statement of Compliance (SoC) or Inventory Certificate Issued by a recognized organization or flag state authority after verifying the Inventory Of Hazardous Materials.
- Port State Control (PSC) can verify the IHM and certification.
- Missing or invalid IHM may result in detention or denial of entry into ports (especially in EU).