Ship recycling takes place in North (Shanghai) and South China (Xin Hui area). 1313477789
China does not practice beaching method of recycling.
The Chinese recyclers use pier-side or dry dock facilities to conduct the recycling operations.
China has 80-90 yards performing ship recycling.
China's shipping yards are well equipped to perform green recycling.
The capacity in China is very elastic as a lot of repair yards can double as recycling yards, though they may not have the experience and the know-how. The sellers, however, need to be aware of draft restrictions that may affect the delivery of the ship.
Some yards in China have good and modern equipment. These yards are well-equipped to perform green recycling and are used by Owners who need their vessels to be recycled in an environmentally friendly way. Moreover, they are also preferred by some Owners as they are less controversial since they don't practice the beaching method.
Chinese yards traditionally pay a lot lesser than the Indian sub-continent. China government gives an incentive to Chinese flagged vessels recycled in China if certain conditions are fulfilled. The incentive is available at least till end of 2015.
India for long has been the biggest market for recycling ships. Most of the recycling is done in Alang which is in the state of Gujarat on the west coast of India.
Alang has about 175 ship recycling yards making it the market with the largest number of yards.
More than 100 yards have ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18000 and about 50 yards have fourth Certificate ISO 30000 certification.
India can handle all sizes and types of ships.
India pays better value for specialized ships like reefers, LPG, PCC, dry ships.
India recycles about 350-400 vessels annually.
India has a naturally suitable beach for beaching of vessels with about a 10 deg slope.
India pays higher value for vessels due to the ability to pay better prices for usable second hand machinery, ship spares, non-ferrous items.
Since the Turkey is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, it is an ideal choice for OECD flagged vessels in terms of compliance.
Turkey has recycled high profile ships including aircraft carriers and other naval vessels.
Turkey shipping yards operate near Aliaga.
Turkey uses the landing method.
Turkey is known for their green recycling centre.
Due to much lower prices compared to the Indian sub-continent, the vessels going to Turkey are mostly smaller vessels or under-tow vessels, though they can handle larger vessels too.
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