Suezmax Tanker Under Tow, Built 1975, DWT 125,000, LDT 23,000

Reefer Ship, Built 1983, DWT 10,000, LDT 6,000

RO/RO, Built 1984, DWT 20,000, LDT 12,000

India

Most of the recycling is done in Alang on the west coast of India.

  • Alang has about 170 ship recycling yards making it the market with the largest number of yards.
  • More than 75 yards have ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and about 25 yards have the fourth Certificate ISO 30000 certification.
  • Can handle all sizes and type of ships.
  • Pays better value for specialized ships like reefers, LPG, PCC, containers.
  • Recycles about 350-400 vessels annually.
  • Has a natural, suitable beach for beaching of vessels with a 1 degree slope.
  • Pays higher value for vessels due to the ability to pay better prices for usable second hand machinery, ship spares, non-ferrous items.

Bangladesh

The recycling of ships is done at Chittagong.

  • Chittagong has about 50 ship recycling yards.
  • They prefer tankers and larger bulkers to all other types of vessels - the bigger the better.
  • Recycles about 100-200 vessels annually.
  • They practice beaching methods.
  • Few yards are working to get certified for all ISO certificates.

Pakistan

The recycling of ships is done at Karachi/Gadani.

  • Pakistan has about 25 ship recycling yards.
  • None of the yards have any green certification.
  • They prefer tankers to all other types of vessels - the bigger the better.
  • Recycles about 50 vessels annually.
  • They practice beaching methods.

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