Ship Breaking Yard of Gadani, Ship breaking yard in Gadani, Pakistan.
Description
The Ship Breaking Yard of Gadani is an industrial facility along the coast where large vessels are dismantled for recycling. Workers separate steel, metals, and other materials from the hulls to be processed and reused.
History
The facility emerged in the 1980s as the world's largest ship breaking operation at that time. It later lost its leading position as competing yards in South Asia expanded and developed.
Culture
The yard provides steady work for people from surrounding areas and shapes local economic life. Knowledge of how to safely dismantle vessels is passed down through families, creating a skilled workforce deeply connected to this industry.
Practical
The site is walkable from the nearest beach when visiting the area and best seen in the morning. The grounds are open, so watch for rough terrain and active machinery as you move around.
Did you know?
Workers here use fairly basic tools and hand methods to dismantle large ships, revealing remarkable skill and coordination. Visitors often find it surprising how quickly and methodically the work proceeds despite the simple-looking equipment.
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