Able UK, Ship breaking yard in Graythorpe Dock, Hartlepool, United Kingdom.
The industrial facility spans across a large area equipped with dry docks, specialized machinery, and recycling stations for processing decommissioned vessels.
Founded in 1966, the company expanded its operations in 1996 by establishing a dedicated ship dismantling facility at Graythorpe Dock in Hartlepool.
The facility demonstrates British maritime industry adaptation by transforming from traditional shipbuilding to modern vessel recycling and sustainable material recovery.
The yard maintains strict environmental protocols while processing vessels, ensuring proper handling of materials and maintaining safety standards for workers.
The facility includes a specialized dry dock with a 120-meter entrance width, enabling the processing of aircraft carrier-sized vessels.
Inception: 1966
Website: http://ableuk.com
GPS coordinates: 54.63556,-1.19417
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:23
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