Historic Breakdown at Alang ?? Shipyard

Today is the birthday of Alang ?? , who gave recognition to Bhavnagar in the country and the world. Today Alang ?? has entered in 42 years.

41 years ago, today, the first ship was recycled ?d in Alang ??. At that time, the unknown shipbreaking industry, which was located on the seashores.

Alang ?? who was once silent and unknown, it has captured 80% of the world's shipbreaking industry in a short span of one year, in their first 10 months broken more than 40 ships and had done business of more than Rs 100 crores.? And providing employment to 5 Lakhs+ people, and also given a booster dose to small and large businesses associated with Alang ??.

A situation arises where the ship had to wait for the ship to be broken before one year.

Why was Alang ?? chosen for shipbreaking? The reason is its geographical location.

Generally speaking, the sea of Alang ?? had a good range of water levels during high and low tides, and the slope of Alang's beach was such that a ship once anchored on the beach would not slide back at high tide.

And for such reasons Alang ?? was stamped as a choice for the ship breaking industry. With this decision of the government, industrial development dawned in Bhavnagar district.

In the last 13 months, 152 ships were wrecked in the world-famous destination.

In the financial?? year 2023-24, 157 ships were recycled? in Alang ??. 15 ships have arrived in the current year 2024. Although the recession continues, the industry still has the potential to grow. In 2023, 14 ships arrived in the month of February, 10 in March, 8 in April, 8 in May, 9 in June, 8 in July, 7 in August, 12 in September, 19 in October, 10 in November, 16 in December, etc. The figure of 152 has been crossed in the last 13 months.

Approximate ship yard is 183 and the 90+ ship yards is green and also some of approved Class NK which is the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK), a Japanese classification society.

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The NK certificate is a recognition of the shipyard's compliance with international standards and regulations for ship recycling, including the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. It demonstrates the shipyard's commitment to adopting best practices in terms of safety, environmental protection, and worker welfare.

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Three new shipbreaking facilities in India's coastal Alang region now comply with the Hong Kong Convention. This means that there are now sixty-five certified scrapyards in the region, classification bureau Class NK tells Shipping Watch.

Alang's shipyards have gained LR and IR certifications, marking a significant shift towards progressiveness. These certifications highlight adherence to global standards and a dedication to safety and sustainability. With these accolades, Alang is positioned as a credible player in the international maritime industry, fostering growth and opportunities while championing responsible ship recycling practices.

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