Kathrin Betz

Kathrin Betz is a lawyer specialising in criminal law. She is the co-author of the books "Seefahrtsnation Schweiz, Vom Flaggenzwerg zum Reedereiriesen [Switzerland: A Maritime Nation – From Flag Dwarf to Shipping Giant]" and "Flags of Convenience: Below the Surface of the Global Shipping Industry".

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As a maritime power, Switzerland has a responsibility when it comes to shipbreaking

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Every year, hundreds of ships are scrapped with little consideration for workers and the environment.

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