Chittagong Ship Breaking yard, Ship breaking yard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh
The industrial complex stretches along 18 kilometers of coastline near Chittagong, containing 184 yards where vessels are dismantled on sandy beaches.
The industry began in 1960 when a cyclone stranded the Greek vessel MD Alpine, which remained there until local companies dismantled it in 1965.
The yards employ 200,000 workers from different regions of Bangladesh, contributing significantly to the national steel production and construction materials supply.
Visitors require special permission to enter the yards, and safety equipment is mandatory due to numerous hazards including falling materials and toxic substances.
The facility processes one-fifth of global ship dismantling volume, providing half of Bangladesh's steel requirements through vessel recycling operations.
Location: Sitakunda Upazila
GPS coordinates: 22.44240,91.73200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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