Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Shipbreaking http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:58:29 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Shipwreck]]> Shipwreck
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@ 2008-08-02 05:58:29]]> Shipwreck
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 14:46:23
In 2003 Able UK Limited won a contract to dismantle, for the recovery of scrap metal, 13 former US Naval Reserve ships. The ships were to be dismantled in a 26 acre dry dock facility on the Tees Estuary.

The ships are owned by US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and had become known in the US as "ghost ships" since they were anchored for years in the James River, Virginia, without anyone on board. The name became a major factor in generating media interest. ]]> Controversial US Navy ships in England to be scrapped
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-24 14:46:23
In 2003 Able UK Limited won a contract to dismantle, for the recovery of scrap metal, 13 former US Naval Reserve ships. The ships were to be dismantled in a 26 acre dry dock facility on the Tees Estuary.

The ships are owned by US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and had become known in the US as "ghost ships" since they were anchored for years in the James River, Virginia, without anyone on board. The name became a major factor in generating media interest. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/controversial-us-navy-ships-in-england-to-be-scrapped/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/controversial-us-navy-ships-in-england-to-be-scrapped/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:46:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/controversial-us-navy-ships-in-england-to-be-scrapped/ 54.63479800 -1.19145100 <![CDATA[Shipbreaking at Gadani Beach]]> Shipbreaking at Gadani Beach
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2007-02-06 06:00:36
Gadani Beach is the location of a thriving ship breaking industry. Ships to be broken are often run aground on the beach under their own power, and gradually cut up. As the weight of the ship lessens, it is dragged further onto the beach until completely scrapped. In common with many other breakers in the region, scrapping ships at Gadani Beach uses large amounts of local cheap labour with minimal mechanical assistance. (from Wikipedia)]]> Shipbreaking at Gadani Beach
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2007-02-06 06:00:36
Gadani Beach is the location of a thriving ship breaking industry. Ships to be broken are often run aground on the beach under their own power, and gradually cut up. As the weight of the ship lessens, it is dragged further onto the beach until completely scrapped. In common with many other breakers in the region, scrapping ships at Gadani Beach uses large amounts of local cheap labour with minimal mechanical assistance. (from Wikipedia)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-gadani-beach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-gadani-beach/ Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:00:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-gadani-beach/ 25.07506500 66.70527200 <![CDATA[Shipbreaking at Alang beach]]> Shipbreaking at Alang beach
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-23 12:02:57
The shipyards at Alang recycle about 50% of the ships salvaged in the world. The yards are located on the Gulf of Khambat, 50 kilometers southeast of Bhavnagar.]]> Shipbreaking at Alang beach
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-23 12:02:57
The shipyards at Alang recycle about 50% of the ships salvaged in the world. The yards are located on the Gulf of Khambat, 50 kilometers southeast of Bhavnagar.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-alang-beach/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-alang-beach/ Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:02:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipbreaking-at-alang-beach/ 21.39212400 72.17682800 <![CDATA[A Ship being scrapped(?) on river Medway]]> A Ship being scrapped(?) on river Medway
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@ 2006-02-15 14:20:36]]> A Ship being scrapped(?) on river Medway
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@ 2006-02-15 14:20:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-ship-being-scrapped-on-river-medway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-ship-being-scrapped-on-river-medway/ Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:20:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-ship-being-scrapped-on-river-medway/ 51.33980600 0.45538800 <![CDATA[Alang Shipbreaking]]> Alang Shipbreaking
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-18 09:37:24
From http://www.gmbports.org/alang_prefedesti.htm:

Alang located on the western coast of Gulf of Cambay, in the western part of India, is the largest ship-recycling yard in the world. Ever since its inception in 1982, Alang has emerged as one of the choicest ship-scrapping destinations for the ship owners around the world. Hundreds of ships from all over the world find their final resting place in Alang every year. There are 173 plots to carry out the ship-recycling activities. This activity forms an industry by itself, as it provides around 30,000 jobs in Alang itself and generates steel totaling to millions of tons every year.]]> Alang Shipbreaking
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-18 09:37:24
From http://www.gmbports.org/alang_prefedesti.htm:

Alang located on the western coast of Gulf of Cambay, in the western part of India, is the largest ship-recycling yard in the world. Ever since its inception in 1982, Alang has emerged as one of the choicest ship-scrapping destinations for the ship owners around the world. Hundreds of ships from all over the world find their final resting place in Alang every year. There are 173 plots to carry out the ship-recycling activities. This activity forms an industry by itself, as it provides around 30,000 jobs in Alang itself and generates steel totaling to millions of tons every year.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alang-shipbreaking/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alang-shipbreaking/ Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:37:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alang-shipbreaking/ 21.39202400 72.17871700 <![CDATA[Chittagong Shipbreaking]]> Chittagong Shipbreaking
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-18 09:12:22
From Det Norsk Veritas Technical Report No. 2000-3158:
The scrapping of ships is taking place at several sites along the coast of Bangladesh. The area of
Fauzdarhat, a 16-km beach situated approximately 20-km south-west of Chittagong, is
undoubtedly the most important. Parallel ship-breaking activities taking place here, represent the
second largest facility in the world with respect to the numbers of vessels being scrapped. In size
(no. of vessels scrapped per annum), only Alang/Mumbai (India) represents a larger capacity.
However, these facilities are recognised by attending to smaller tonnage than that of Chittagong.
Chittagong is the largest facility for large vessels, scrapping some 52% of all vessels above
200.000 dwt (1997-1998). The reason being the large tidal difference providing an intertidal
zone particularly suitable for beaching large vessels.
Ship-breaking was initiated in this area in 1969 and has now grown into a considerable industry
occupying a large number of people, not only in the breaking process itself, but also in
association to the processes of refining and material re-use. It is believed that more than 100,000
individuals earn for their livelihood from the scrapping activities of Chittagong.


Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky has many haunting images of the shipbreaking process at http://www.edwardburtynsky.com/.]]> Chittagong Shipbreaking
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-08-18 09:12:22
From Det Norsk Veritas Technical Report No. 2000-3158:
The scrapping of ships is taking place at several sites along the coast of Bangladesh. The area of
Fauzdarhat, a 16-km beach situated approximately 20-km south-west of Chittagong, is
undoubtedly the most important. Parallel ship-breaking activities taking place here, represent the
second largest facility in the world with respect to the numbers of vessels being scrapped. In size
(no. of vessels scrapped per annum), only Alang/Mumbai (India) represents a larger capacity.
However, these facilities are recognised by attending to smaller tonnage than that of Chittagong.
Chittagong is the largest facility for large vessels, scrapping some 52% of all vessels above
200.000 dwt (1997-1998). The reason being the large tidal difference providing an intertidal
zone particularly suitable for beaching large vessels.
Ship-breaking was initiated in this area in 1969 and has now grown into a considerable industry
occupying a large number of people, not only in the breaking process itself, but also in
association to the processes of refining and material re-use. It is believed that more than 100,000
individuals earn for their livelihood from the scrapping activities of Chittagong.


Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky has many haunting images of the shipbreaking process at http://www.edwardburtynsky.com/.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chittagong-shipbreaking/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chittagong-shipbreaking/ Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:12:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chittagong-shipbreaking/ 22.43752800 91.72863000