Alang Ship Breaking Yard, Ship breaking yard in Alang, Gujarat, India.
The facility extends across 14 kilometers of coastline with 183 separate yards dedicated to dismantling retired ships from international waters.
Operations started in February 1983 with MV Kota Tenjong, marking the beginning of what would become the largest ship recycling center globally.
Manual laborers from Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, and Bihar migrate seasonally between shipbreaking work and agricultural activities in their home regions.
Workers dismantle vessels during low tide periods when ships are accessible on the beach, processing hundreds of vessels annually.
The facility maintains a total capacity of 4.5 million Light Displacement Tonnage, making it the most extensive ship recycling operation worldwide.
GPS coordinates: 21.41000,72.19750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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