Welcome To International Green Ship Recyclers LLP
Alang is the largest ship recycling yard in the world. Approximately 10 kms. long sea front on the western coast of the Gulf of Cambay adjoining to Alang-Sosiya village is developed as ship recycling yard. By road, it is about 50 kms. from Bhavnagar. Nearest airport and railway station is Bhavnagar. Alang is well connected by road.
Marine Features
Tidal Data:
- MHWS - 7.80m
- MHWN - 6.30m
- MLWS - 1.60m
Current:
- Current is of the order of 3.5 knots
Waves:
- No significant wave disturbance has been observed near the shore.
Nature Of Beaching Ground:
- Firm and sandy. Import of scrap vessels.
As per the International reports, more ships for demolition are expected for Alang as Ocean freight is very down. Presently Alang & Sosiya is having total 100 ships under demolition.
Alang, 185 miles (298 kilometers) northwest of Bombay, serves as the final stop for about half of the world's maritime vessels. Alang is literally a graveyard for ships -- the world's once most powerful ships come here to die. Shipbreaking is just what it sounds like. Piece by piece, workers use basic tools to dismantle ships that are too old or too costly to maintain.
