EU tighten rules on ship-breaking industry environment and exploits low-paid workers in developing countries,

BRUSSELS: The ship-breaking industry, which critics say harms the environment and exploits low-paid workers in developing countries, could face tougher controls if new plans approved by European lawmakers come into force.

The European Parliament on Thursday agreed that all EU-registered ships...EU tighten rules on ship-breaking industry environment and exploits low-paid workers in developing countries,