Alang’s Shipbreaking Industry: A Success Story Under Strain Alang, a global leader in ship recycling, is facing a period of decline. Over the past five years, the industry has encountered a multitude of challenges, both domestic and international, threatening its past success. From Humble Beginnings to Open Market: The story [...]
Alang eyeing on MSC’s 45 old Ships The world’s largest shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has brought a wave of optimism to the Alang shipbreaking yard in India. In a move that could revitalize the struggling facility, MSC has announced plans to send 45 of their older vessels to [...]
Ship Recycling: India’s market has seen a notable boost: BEST OASIS The world’s biggest cash buyer for ships sending for recycling, BEST OASIS in their weekly ship recycling market report opined that India’s market has seen a notable boost. Dubai recently experienced unprecedented flash floods, causing significant disruptions and challenges [...]
BW Offshore to Recycle FPSO Petróleo Nautipa in an Environmentally Friendly Process BW Offshore has agreed to responsibly recycle the FPSO Petróleo Nautipa, following the guidelines of the Hong Kong International Convention. They’ve chosen the Baijnath Melaram ship recycling facility in India for this purpose. This facility meets ISO standards [...]
The World of Ship Recycling: A Look at Industry Leaders: Challenges and the Future The ship recycling industry plays a vital role in the maritime sector. It involves dismantling old and unwanted ships to recover valuable materials like steel, copper, and aluminium. This not only reduces reliance on mined resources [...]
Ship Recycling Market Update: A Tale of Two Regions The latest report from GMS paints a contrasting picture of the global ship recycling market. While some regions struggle, others experience a much-needed revival. Bangladesh and Pakistan See a Resurgence The good news comes from Bangladesh and Pakistan. These markets have [...]
Alang’s Shipbreaking Yards in Distress: Dismantling Dreams in Rough Waters Alang, India, boasts the world’s largest ship-breaking yards. But these once-bustling graveyards for giant vessels are now facing their worst slowdown in nearly a decade. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2023, just 136 ships arrived at Alang for their [...]
Alang Shipbreaking Industry Struggles Despite Government Support The Alang shipbreaking industry in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, is facing a major crisis, despite significant efforts by the central and state governments. This industry, responsible for 98% of India’s ship recycling, is currently in a slump due to international factors beyond its control. [...]
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Ship Recycling market is facing a complex situation The ship recycling industry is currently facing a complex situation, with a lack of large vessels available for demolition and a mix of trends across key players like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Turkey. Market Overview: A recent report by shipbroker Best Oasis [...]
