Global Star arrives at Alang

The much troubled products tanker Mt Global Star has eventually arrived at Alang ship breakers.
The vessel was put under arrest at Weymouth, UK, but after refuelling and taking on provisions,
Global star departed the area.

The vessel was even accused of being modified to carry missiles to the middle east, none of which was true.

Ship demolition report 29/2/2012

Alang
Forest Trader [CY] IMO 7612656 Palletised cargo vessel built 1977 - 14,240 dwt [ex - MARGIT GORTHON]
Fitzroy [LR] IMO 8607464 Reefer built 1987 - 7,173 dwt
Star Ypsilon [MH] IMO 8914257 Bulk carrier built 1991 - 150,940 dwt

Ship demolition report 28/2/2012

Gadani
Trirasa [SG] IMO 9000510 Tanker built 1991 - 154,970 dwt
Abdullatif S [SL] IMO 7304364 Crago vessel built 1973 - 7,435 dwt

BM Pride which was due at Gadani is now departed the area possible Alang delivery.

Alang
Transfer [LV] IMO 7528570 Roro vessel built 1977 - 8,762 dwt [ex Stena Transfer]
St. Mark [LR] IMO 8202733 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 38,273 dwt
Manakh [KN] IMO 8117263 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt
Endeavour [LR] IMO 8421212 Container / cargo vessel built 1986 - 12,712 dwt

Aliaga
Mistra Bay [MT] IMO 8009430 Oil products tanker built 1981 - 3,284 dwt

China
Pacific Celebs [HK] IMO 8126599 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 41,600 dwt
Hang Chow [HK] IMO 8201612 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 41,949 dwt
Pacific Java [HK] IMO 8126575 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 41,600 dwt
Pacific Flores [HK] IMO 8126587 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 41,600 dwt

Unknown destination
Baltic Guide [NO] IMO 8017073 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 7,307 dwt

Ship demolition report 27/2/2012

Alang
Heron [BS] IMO 7380760 General cargo vessel built 1975 - 38,633 dwt
Heron [GR] IMO 8316297 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,692 dwt
St George [LR] IMO 8624553 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 56,570 dwt
Jolly Argento [IT] IMO 7900077 Roro vessel built 1981 - 33,170 dwt
Sioux Maiden [PH] IMO 8901133 General cargo vessel built 1990 - 42,248 dwt [sailed away from Alang 5/3/2012]
Miranda [BS] IMO 7715965 Bulk carrier built 1979 - 44,016 dwt
Troyburg [LR] IMO 8708531 Container vessel built 1988 - 26,152 dwt
Viking Star [BS] IMO 8821864 Reefer built 1991 - 9,157 dwt
Zoitsa [VC] IMO 7701043 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 26,991 dwt

Gadani
Anitiparos [LR] IMO 9041588 Vlcc tanker built 1992 - 269,065 dwt
Pearl C [CY] IMO 8518106 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 65,522 dwt

Alang
Hyundai Cosmos [KR] IMO 8503761 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 163,256 dwt

Chittagong
Arabian Venture [PA] IMO 7822378 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 31,850 dwt

Ship demolition report 25/2/2012

China
TAI RONG 7 IMO 8302208 Cargo vessel built 1986 - 11,573 dwt

Chittagong
Orhan Ayanoglu [PA] IMO 8218756 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 9,773 dwt

Aliaga
Lama M [BO] IMO 6414954 Livestock carrier built 1964 - 2,359 dwt
Selen [SL] IMO 7822536 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 2,231 dwt

Mallak has stay of execution

Mallak [PA] IMO 7389857 seems to be escaped the cutters tourch at alang and is now sailing away from the area.

Ship demolition report 23/2/2012

Alang
Princessa V [PA] IMO 8203402 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 38,500 dwt
Diamond Warrior [VC] IMO 8308850 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 197,091 dwt
Kasuga Bay [PA] IMO 8213615 Reefer built 1984 - 10,641 dwt
Baltica [MT] IMO 8813154 Roro vessel built 1990 - 13,772 dwt [reported as to be broken up
On equasis since Nov 2011]

Gadani
Saragodha [PK] IMO 7822017 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 18,242 dwt
Sunlight Jewel [SG] IMO 9041095 Vlcc tanker built 1993 - 302,326 dwt

Chittagong
Ocean Mercy [HK] IMO 7915620 Obo carrier built 1987 - 98,734 dwt [ex Hebei Pearl]
Hua Tou [HK] IMO 8218562 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 15,753 dwt

China
Petrel Arrow [BS] IMO 8308161 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 27,824 dwt

Other [unknown]
GEMINI [SG] IMO 8412352 Chemical tanker built 1986 - 20,989 dwt

Ship demolition report 22/2/2012

Alang
Humbolt Express [SG] IMO 8208270 Container vessel built 1984 - 34,037 dwt
Mexi [TV] IMO 7917214 Trailing suction dredger built 1980 - 9,515 dwt [ex - Puerto Mexico - due 22/04/12]

Aliaga
Sea Hope [SL] IMO 7637462 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 2,555 dwt
Naxos Express [MD] IMO 7492836 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 3,724 dwt
Hanseatic Sea [AG] IMO 7524964 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 1,400 dwt
Orfeus [KH] IMO 7725790 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 2,851 dwt

Ship demolition report 21/1/2012

China
Black Pearl [KR] IMO 8204092 Asphalt tanker built 1982 - 5,067 dwt
Baltijas Cels [PA] IMO 8701052 Reefer built 1988 - 13,305 dwt

Gadani
Sunlight Jewel [SG] IMO 9041095 Vlcc tanker built 1993 - 300,364 dwt
Nawal 3 [TZ] IMO Cargo vessel 7206378 built 1972 - 3,615 dwt

Alang
Qatari Ibn Al Fuja'a [QA] IMO 8117299 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt
Bestking [PA] IMO 8107555 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 34,700 dwt
Jia Xin [PA] IMO 8025795 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 66,755 dwt [ex Morning Cloud]

Chittagong
C Symphone [MT] IMO 8315102 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 38,708 dwt

Other [as is]
Huma [SL] IMO 7126164 LPG carrier built 1971 - 2,458 dwt

Ship demolition report 19/2/2012

Alang
Andra [VC] IMO 7919846 Bulk carrier built 1979 - 25,637 dwt
Alberta [MT] IMO 8323197 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,017 dwt
Vikingland [SE] IMO 7718541 Roro vessel built 1979 - 12,000 dwt ** bu 22/2/12
Sigloo Star [MT] IMO 8501531 lpg tanker built 1986 - 13,125 dwt ** bu 22/2/12

Chittagong
DD Success [PA] IMO 8021517 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 25,160 dwt [ex City of Liverpool]
Eastern Charm [VC] IMO 8202276 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 22,430 dwt

Gadani
Nita [TG] IMO 8520331 Tanker built 1988 - 126,491 dwt
St Vasilios [LR] IMO 7916337 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 61,776 dwt

Denmark
Topas [DE] IMO 8607672 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 2,742 dwt

Other
Baruc [PA] IMO 8016196 LPG tanker built 1982 - 3,061 dwt

Japan to turn Alang into level ship recycling yard

A delegation of Japan’s Ship-owner’s Association met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and held discussions about the Japanese government’s proposed project to convert the Alang-Sosiya Ship-breaking yard into an international-level ship recycling yard.

The delegation comprised officials of leading Japanese shipping companies, including Kawasaki, Mitsui OSK, NYK line, Mitsubishi, Nippon, KG and JX Tanker.

Alang in Bhavnagar is Asia’s largest shipyard which recycles around 400 ships every year. Japan has 40% share of the world’s shipping industry and is mainly dependent on China for recycling of ships.

According to officials, Japan’s ministry of economics, trade and industry, has carried out a study for converting Alang-Sosiya ship-recycling yard into an international-level yard if it is made safer and eco-friendly as per guidelines of International Maritime Organisation convention. The Japanese government will spend $22.50 million (approximately Rs112 crore) for the project.
Officials said that the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) will prepare a detailed project report and send it to the Union government, which would forward it to the Japan government. Talking to the delegation, the CM mentioned the endless possibilities of creating world-class shipping industry along the 1,600-km long coastline of the state.

Source DNA India

Ship demolition report 16/1/2012

Aliaga, Turkey
Ice Field [KY] IMO 8615239 Reefer built 1988 - 6,930 dwt
Ice Flake [KY] IMO 8615227 Reefer built 1988 - 6,930 dwt
Hüma [SL] IMO 7126164 LPG tanker built 1971 - 2,458 dwt
Sarah Star [KH] IMO 7726926 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 4,547 dwt

Alang
Express [SG] IMO 8208270 Container vessel built 1984 - 34,037 dwt

Ship demolition report 14/2/2012

Alang
Servet Y [TR] IMO 8119340 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 35,780 dwt
Ocean Queen [KR] IMO 8608092 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 187,864 dwt
Stead Fast [SL] IMO 8217221 Chemical tanker built 1983 - 17,657 dwt
Andra [VG] IMO 7919846 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 25,637 dwt
Theotokos [LR] IMO 8023656 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 71,242 dwt

Chittagong
Yasin C [TR] IMO 8208191 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 36,318 dwt
Bintan Star [PA] IMO 7915656 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 69,461 dwt
Strait Challenger [PA] IMO 8103200 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 23,418 [ex Kloud F]

Gadani
Brilliant Jewel [LR] IMO 8718392 Vlcc storage tanker built 1989 - 247,471 dwt

China
SR Long Beach [US] IMO 8414532 Vlcc tanker built 1987 - 214,862 dwt
Tian Yu [PA] IMO 8025032 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 6,269 dwt
Diao Andes [PA] IMO 8812643 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 44,179 dwt
Finch Arrow [BS] IMO 8207329 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 39,273 dwt
Gannet Arrow [BS] IMO 8207329 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 39,260 dwt

Also reported for scrapping
St James Park [UK] IMO 9072836 Chemical Tanker built 1993 - 13,924 dwt
Bruce Park [UK] IMO 9043732 Chemical tanker built 1992 - 13,940 dwt

Top 10 countries for sending ships for breaking in 2011

According to data from the NGO the top 10 countries sending ships for demolition in 2011 are:-

Greece (100 ships)
Norway (24 ships)
UK (13 ships)
The Netherlands (12  ships)
Germany (11 ships)
Italy (9 ships)
Cyprus, Switzerland (5 ships each )
Bulgaria, Denmark, Romania (4 ships each)
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Sweden (3 ships each)
Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Slovenia (1 ship each)

While Panama flagged vessels come top of the list, with Liberia in second
and Bahamas and St. Kits and Nevis joint third.

Ship demolition report 13/2/2012

Chittagong
DISCOVERY SUN [BS] IMO 6815158 Passenger vessel built 1968 - 23,337 dwt
[ex names BALANGA QUEEN, SCANDINAVIAN SUN, CARIBE, SVEA STAR, FREEPORT , FREEPORT 1]
HEBEI FOREST [HK] IMO 8807789 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 149,212 dwt
AMA 3 [TH] IMO 8103597 Tanker built 1981 - 2,998 dwt

Alang
Humboldt Express [KN] IMO 8208270 Container vessel built 1984 - 34,037 dwt

Ship demolition report 12/2/2012

Alang
MSC Nora [PA] IMO 8511299 Container vessel built 1986 - 43,567 dwt
Ocean Star [MT] IMO 8103183 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 23,793 dwt [Beached 16/2/12]
Mariyah [KN] IMO 8117275 Container vessel built 1983 - 35615 dwt
Energy [TU] IMO 7721081 LNG tanker built 1970 - 9,095 dwt

Turkey - Aliaga
Fatma Topal [KI] IMO 8303329 Cargo vessel buitl 1983 - 9,638 dwt
IBIZA [PA] IMO 7503116 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 3,505 dwt

Ship demolition report 11/2/2012

Alang
ZEINAT 3 [EG] IMO 9053127 tanker built 1995 - 68,232 dwt
Seagreen [PA] IMO 8313350 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 43,439 dwt
Azure [PA] IMO 8023979 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 64,230 dwt

Turkey - Aliaga
Cronis [GE] IMO 7911583 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 3,241 dwt
Ice Fern [KY] IMO 8818972 Reefer built 1989 - 6,686 dwt
Pantanassa [PA] IMO 7741861 Tug built 1978 - 404 dwt
Arados H [SY] IMO 7501871 Cargo ship built 1976 - 8,176 dwt

Denmark
SVEAFJELL [VC] IMO 7023075 Cargo ship built 1970 - 818 dwt  

Other [as is]
DON RAUL [CL] IMO Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,695 dwt

Ship demolition report 9/2/2012

China
Best Grace [PA] IMO 8000379 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 64,219 dwt
Tiwai Maru [PA] IMO 8323721 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 18,703 dwt

Alang
Napier Star [BM] IMO 9038933 Reefer built 1994 - 11,822 dwt
Al Ihsaa [SA] IMO 8117273 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt
Orca [KM] IMO 8006866 Tanker built 1982 - 46,122 dwt

Chittagong
Golden Hua Yi [SL] IMO 8002767 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 41,685 dwt

Aliaga
Arados [PA] IMO 7821594 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 8,778 dwt


All information given in good faith and without guarentee

Ship demolition report 7/2/2012

Alang
Msc Anahita [PA] IMO 8413291 Container vessel built 1985 - 36,377 dwt
Hua Jin Hu [PA] IMO 7908902 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 69,000 dwt
Al Manakh [KW] IMO 8117263 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt
Nelson Star [BM] IMO 8917558 Reefer built 1993 - 11,831 dwt [ex Chiquita Jean]
Nova Friesia [LR] IMO 8609084 Reefer built 1987 - 6,568 dwt

Chittagong
Hoang Son South [MN] IMO 8020963 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 22,560 dwt

China
MEI Hua [PA] IMO 7526601 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 71,240 dwt

Gadani
Donna [CY] IMO 8103303 bulk carrier built 1983 - 37,636 dwt

Ship demolition report 5/1/2012

Alang
Sea Dream [MT] IMO 7433062 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 26,223 dwt
Atlantic Prosperity [PA] IMO 9106168 Vlcc tanker built 1995 - 311,690 dwt
Reunion [LR] IMO 8208921 Container vessel built 1983 - 28,442 dwt **bu 22/2/12

Other
SAMIRIA [PU] IMO 8302533 Tanker built 1987 - 40,439 dwt
ANDOAS [PU] IMO 8509442 Tanker built 1987 - 32,605 dwt
ISABEL BARRETO [PA] IMO 8008589 Tanker built 1986 - 25,243 dwt
OTILIA [DK] IMO 8813697 Tanker built 1989 - 8,828 dwt

2011 scrap tonnage

2011 saw another record breaking year in scrap tonnage throughout the combined yards.

2011 - 31.58 million tonnes

Second only to 1985 where levels reached 38 million tonnes worldwide. Most if the tonnage
Coming from Alang.

Ship demolition report 3/2/2012

Alang
Glen Maye [PA] IMO 9012240 Tanker built 1992 - 151,850 dwt
Panamax Success [CY] IMO 8109137 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 63,378 dwt
Panamax Sun [CY] IMO 8023967 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 64,150 dwt

Aliaga
Brooj [PA] IMO 7602716 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 4,252 dwt

From the past - Hemland

Hemland
Flag: Swe
Built 1961
38,800 dwt
Broken up at Gadani 1993

Mallak ex Bitlis for demolition at Alang

Mallak [ex Bitlis]
Flag: Panama
IMO 7389857
Bulker
Built 1981
18,270 dwt

Photo taken at Birkenhead UK

Ship demolition report 1/2/2012

Chittagong
KS Trader [TU] IMO 8029428 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 42,943 dwt
Sarim [HK] IMO 7507320 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 41,025 dwt

**Rumour - but not confirmed*** for delivery to Chittagong
Ocean Sapphire [TU] IMO 8906987 Converted tanker built 1992 - 147,273 dwt


Information given in good faith and without guarentee