The government is planning to purchase three additional ships to increase revenue for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), according to Brigadier General (Retd.) M. Sakhawat Hossain, Maritime Affairs Advisor. During a visit to the shipbreaking yards in Sitakunda, Chattogram, he stated that 14 yards have received ‘green certification’ by complying with the Hong Kong Convention. Those that fail to meet standards must cease operations. He assured that the government will assist yards in complying with regulations.