The Up and Down of Scrapping Old Ships: A Look at Trends in Merchant Ship Demolition This article dives into the world of merchant ship scrapping, exploring the recent slowdown in activity and what the future holds. Low Scrapping Volumes in Recent Years Since 2018, there’s been a surprising trend: [...]
MSC Rita’s Fiery Farewell: Container Ship Sold for Recycling Amidst Industry Challenges In June, a significant event unfolded in the maritime world as a fire broke out on the MSC Rita, a container ship belonging to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. The vessel was anchored off Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port at [...]
Weekly Alang ship recycling position as on 18th September 2023 [...]
Ship recycling, also known as shipbreaking, is a vital industry responsible for dismantling and disposing of old vessels at the end of their operational life. While this industry has often faced environmental and safety concerns, recent years have seen significant strides towards adopting the latest technologies to make ship recycling [...]
