Ship Breaking Yard of Gadani, Ship breaking yard in Gadani, Pakistan.
The industrial facility stretches across 10 kilometers of beachfront with 130 designated plots for dismantling large maritime vessels and ocean-going ships.
During the 1980s, this location ranked as the largest ship breaking operation globally, employing over 30,000 workers before facing competition from India and Bangladesh.
The yard represents a central element of Pakistan's maritime industry, providing employment opportunities and resources while maintaining traditional dismantling techniques through generations.
The facility operates Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, processing approximately one million tons of steel annually for domestic use.
Workers at Gadani demonstrate exceptional efficiency, completing the dismantling of a 5,000-ton vessel within 45 days, significantly faster than other global facilities.
Location: تحصیل گڈانی
Address: Gadani Beach Rd, Gaddani, Las Bela, Balochistan, Pakistan Gaddani Gaddani
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-18:00; Friday 00:00-00:00; Saturday 07:00-18:00; Sunday 00:00-00:00
Phone: +923485487633
GPS coordinates: 25.02697,66.71240
Latest update: March 21, 2025 17:01
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