Ship demolitions 26th September 2011

Alang
Miraki [PA] IMO 7927491 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 23,853 dwt
Princess Yasmine [PA] IMO 7706328 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 27,636 dwt [ex DS Pioneer]

Chittagong
Arowana Manchester [MY] IMO 7805576 Tanker built 1978 - 5,285 dwt

Other
Aegis [GR] IMO 7432082 Pollution control vessel built 1976 - 1,380 dwt ex Grampian Fame

Ship demolitions 21st Sept 2011

Alang
Mona S [SY] IMO 8302210 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 13,593 dwt
Weston [GI] IMO 7410814 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 14,937 dwt

Ship demolitions 20th September 2011

Alang
Alakanada [IN] IMO 8321046 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 47,221 dwt
Stellenbosch [MH] IMO 7701639 Cargo / container vessel built 1978 - 26,847 dwt

Turkey
Tzoanna VII [GR] IMO 7702554 Bulker built 1978 - 5,245
Maksin Rylskiy [MD] IMO 7740556 Bulker built 1978 - 5,485 dwt

Other
Jona Edvalds [VC] IMO 7414195 Bulker built 1979 - 7,810 dwt
BW Ara [BM] IMO 8004351 Vlcc built 1982 - 290,085 dwt
Takama [LR] IMO 8500472 Vlcc built 1987 - 266,286 dwt

Ship demolitions 19th September 2011

Chittagong
South Star [KH] IMO 7420845 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 28,317 dwt
Histria Diamond [LR] IMO 8513651 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 84,914 dwt

Alang
V. Australia [PA] IMO 8008785 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 166,058 dwt
Salemas S [DM] IMO 8006270 Bulker built 1981 - 25,826 dwt
Tarpon Clipper [CY] IMO 7813573 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 23,220 dwt
Estrecho De Magllanes [CL] IMO 8920488 Tanker built 1981 - 68,000 dwt

Gadani
Iron Monger 3 [LR] IMO 8818922 Tanker built 1990 - 98,624 dwt
Mentor [PA] IMO 8112952 Bulker built 1983 - 34,948 dwt

Ship demolitions 18th September 2011

Chittagong
Nord Gain [PA] IMO 8213469 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 12,720 dwt

Ship demolitions 17th September 2011

Alang
Kybele [PA] IMO 7600067 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 16,114 dwt
Tarpon Clipper [CY] IMO 7813573 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 23,220 dwt

Chittagong
Riva [PA] IMO 8000525 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 132,016 dwt

Other
Skipjack [MH] IMO 8615564 Tanker built 1988 - 83,922 dwt

Ship demolitions 15th September 2011

Chittagong
E. DIGNITY [TG] IMO 77065624 Cargo Ship built 1977 - 7583 dwt

Ship demolitions 14th September 2011

Gadani
Titan Chios [PA] IMO 8500147 Tanker built 1986 - 239,783 dwt

Alang
Mitra Ocean [ID] IMO 7619032 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 11,200 dwt

Ship demolitions 13th September 2011

Alang
Union Carrie [KI] IMO 7619434 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 16,625 dwt
Heng Shun Xing [PA] IMO 8028876 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 25,705 dwt
Kapitan Kudlay [CY] IMO 8319873 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 19,252 dwt
Kingsway [PA] IMO 8023278 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 76,324 dwt
Alba [ ] IMO 8103262 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 64,711 dwt
Jiang [KM] IMO 7393884 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 2,072 dwt

China
Kadmos [MT] IMO 8018261 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 38,913 dwt
Win Express [PA] IMO 7616682 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 27,606 dwt
Fu Jin [PA] IMO 7520138 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 28,884 dwt
Shen Non II [HK] IMO 8913409 Tanker built 1991 - 152,856 dwt

Gadani
Hafez [SY] IMO 7604283 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 7,860 dwt

Other
Long Son [PA] IMO 7928146 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 63,990 dwt
Dong Shen Ocean [HK] IMO 7925936 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 59,472 dwt
World Trader [PA] IMO 7929293 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 44,270 dwt
Ibad [PA] IMO 8106757 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 41,513 dwt
Alkarim M [KRN] IMO 7400766 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 4,100 dwt
Anund [ CY] IMO 7422037 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 2,750 dwt
Ladybird [MD] IMO 786 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 2,470 dwt

Ship demolitions 10th September 2011

China
White Mountain [PA] IMO 8223971 Reefer built 1983 - 6,533 dwt

Alang
Gulf Seib [PA] IMO 8309804 Cargo vessel built 1989 - 47,980 dwt
Yong Xin Men [PA] IMO 8103468 bulk carrier built 1982 - 45,548 dwt

Ship demolitions 8th September 2011

Chittagong
Golden Huaxi [HK] IMO 8412649 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 145,905 dwt

Aliaga
Yesil Rize 1 [TK] IMO 7505786 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 1,993 t [arrived around April 2011]

Ship demolitions 7th September 2011

Alang
Ayko 1 [GE] IMO 7725611 cargo vessel built 1980 - 4,449 dwt
Noblesse [PA] IMO 7626499 Bulker built 1979 - 20,692 dwt

Ship demolitions 6th September 2011

Alang
Laura [CK] IMO 8221832 Reefer built 1983 - 9,484 dwt
Dias [HK] IMO 8521177 Bulk carrier built 1988 - 134,964 dwt
Jag Pranam [IN] IMO 8321383 Tanker built 1984 - 50,600 dwt
Heroic [PA] IMO 8029296 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 41,538 dwt

China
Bekulan [BN] IMO 7235939 LNG tanker built 1973 - 51,579 dwt
African Glory [PA] IMO 7612979 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 19,020 dwt

Chittagong
Margarita M [PA] IMO 7633076 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 27,307 dwt

Other
Caesar 1 [KP] IMO 7361659 Cargo vessel built 1974 - 2,653 dwt
Stella [LR] IMO 8900490 Crude oil tanker built 1990 - 96,668 dwt
VICTORY JL [VG] IMO 7801506 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 8,818 dwt

Ship demolitions 5th September 2011

Alang
Pride Of Telemark [NO] IMO 7907257 Passenger / Roro built 1983 - 38,100 dwt
[ex Stena Jutlandica and Pride Of Provence]
St. Anna [LR] IMO 8623884 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 52,670 dwt
Don Leandro [CL] IMO 7414444 Bulk carrier built 1975 - 26,933 dwt
Auckland Star [BS] IMO 8316003 Reefer built 1985 - 11,434 dwt
English Star [BS] IMO 8315982 Reefer built 1986 - 11,434 dwt
Deycan [MLD] IMO 7616157 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 15,202 dwt
Pacific Spirit [LR] IMO 8600193 Vehicle carrier built 1987 -21,436 dwt
Indra [LR] IMO 9065168 Tanker built 1994 - 33,115 dwt
BM Defender [PA] IMO 8017009 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 22,882 dwt
18 De Marzo [MEX] IMO 7383346 Tanker built 1977 - 56,746 dwt

Ship demolitions 4th September 2011

Alang
Subedar Joginder Singh PVC [IN] IMO 8224171 Oil tanker built 1984 - 37,855 dwt

China
Ji Mel Long [PA] IMO 8103547 Bulk barrier built 1981 - 74,920 dwt - 42,627 gt

India to ban ships over 25 years old into its ports

All ships above 25 years of age have been banned from entering Indian ports which come under the administrative control of Gujarat.
The Gujarat government felt the need to initiate the move after the sinking of the 27 year old bulk carrier MV Rak Carrier off Mumbai’s coast recently, while on its way to the port of Dahej with 60,000 tonnes of coal from Indonesia.

The incident not only resulted in an oil spill, but also raised concerns of coastal safety and lax enforcement of the state port control regulations.

A senior official of the Gujarat Maritime Board, while confirming the news, said that they had orally intimated port officials (about the ban) and an official communication would be issued shortly.

Disclosing that ships which have already been chartered or those which were on the way to the state’s ports would be allowed entry, the official said that exceptions could also be made in the case of ships with stability certificates from reputed classification societies.
The official made it clear that the state’s objective was not to hurt the trade, but to ensure safety and protection of its coastal waters. He added that the government was not in favor of its ports handling old and substandard ships without proper documents and sea worthiness certificates.

Comment: seems they are worried about a small oil spill, while on the coast of Alang, oil, asbestos and other contaminates from the ship breaking industry are killing off the marine wildlife along the coast.

Ship demolitions 1st September 2011

Gadani
Ouranos [LR] IMO 8138683 Oil tanker built 1983 - 67,980 dwt

Alang
Christina [KN] IMO 7360784 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 16,265 dwt
Riga Sailor [MT] IMO 7415046 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 14,204 dwt
Moon Light [KM] IMO 7707138 Container vessel built 1978 - 6,648 dwt
Elbia [ ] IMO 7702140 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 14,100 dwt
Admiral Padorin [RU] IMO 8034899 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 4,013 dwt

Unknown
SR Wilmington [US] IMO 8109670 Tanker built 1984 - 48,46 dwt

Ship demolitions 30th August 2011

Alang
Ji Qing Men [KI] IMO 7927740 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,635 dwt
Chang Le Men [VC] IMO 8104656 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 17,240 dwt
Laura [ex Baltic Start] IMO 8221832 Reefer built 1983 - 9,640 dwt
Caribic [LR] IMO 8517023 Tanker built 1988 - 17,079 dwt
Hua Jin Yuan [PA] IMO 7420285 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 75,528 dwt

Chittagong
Glory B [COM] IMO 8715041 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 207,063 dwt

Turkey
Dimitroula [GR] IMO 7602156 PAX ferry built 1978 - 1,910 dwt
Romilda [GR] IMO 7368499 PAX ferry built 1974 - 1,270 dwt

Unknown
Hong Yan [CAM] IMO 8511225 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 2,346 dwt

Ship demolitions 29th August 2011

China
Xin Sheng [PA] IMO 7913062 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 62,267 dwt
Xinhan [PA] IMO 7531242 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 38,962 dwt
Evergrowing [PA] IMO 7701847 Bulk carrier built 1979 - 17,964 dwt

Gadani
Pagan [PA] IMO 7819412 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 54,158 dwt

Alang
Drummond Voyage [IT] IMO 8110198 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 94,994 dwt
Seda [BZ] IMO 8521816 Reefer built 1985 - 9,360 dwt

Ship demolitions 25th August 2011

Chittagong
V. Europe [MH] IMO 8009442 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 139,496 dwt

Alang
Captain H A Downing [US] IMO 5157767 Tanker built 1957 - 40,116 dwt
Norton [PA] IMO 8116893 Bulker carrier built 1983 - 27,213 dwt
Floria [PA] IMO 7429231 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 9,650 dwt

US
USNS Shasta [US] IMO n/a Naval ship built 1972 - 16,902 dwt

Other
Vos Mull [UK] IMO 7531618 Safety vessel built 1981 - 891 dwt
Hajji Amnah [SY] IMO 7501833 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 5,306 dwt [ex Johanna Schulte]
Pilot V Igneci [TK] IMO 7434822 Tug built 1977 - 289 dwt
Powstaniec Styczniowy [MT] IMO 8313960 Bulker built 1986 - 33,750 dwt

Ship demolitions 24th August 2011

China
Xin Feng [PA] IMO 7929968 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 65,785 dwt
Xin YU [PA] IMO 7621968 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 63,987 dwt
Tai Chung [PA] IMO 8018431 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 37,611 dwt
Ever Prosper [PA] IMO 8028888 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 63,560 dwt
Shun Xin [PA] IMO 7404633 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 40,573 dwt
Zhong Yue 1 [PRC] IMO 7330208 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 40,400 dwt

Other
Eversafe [PA] IMO 7903378 Bulk carrier built 1979 - 29,490 dwt
East Sunrise 8 [PA] IMO 7929487 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 69,737 dwt
Cobalt Transport [PA] IMO 7378341 Bulk carrier built 1974 - 30,910 dwt
San Giorgio 1 [PA] IMO 7701342 Bulk carrier built 1977 - 18,609
Gabriel [KM] IMO 7622065 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 1,602 grt
El Saleh [PA] IMO 8120856 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 6,377 grt

Chittagong
Hong Kong Star [VC] IMO 8025290 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 41,454 dwt

Ship demolitions 22nd August 2011

Alang
Gorgona [BB] IMO 7503506 Tanker built 1976 - 7,952 dwt
KKG 1 [PA] IMO 8620155 Roro built 1986 - 17,850 dwt
Hong Sucess [VC] IMO 7912575 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 19,403 dwt
Coast Range [US] IMO 7908184 Tanker built 1981 - 40,631 dwt

China
Sea Agility [MH] IMO 8323458 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 86,788 dwt
Sea Trinity [MH] IMO 8323460 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 89,619 dwt

Gadani
Anfal [LY] IMO 7359216 Roro built 1975 - 4,580 dwt
Jewel 1 [GR] IMO 8110679 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 65,403 dwt
Soomy [SL] IMO 6812754 Cargo vessel built 1968 - 1,222 dwt

Ship demolitions 20th August 2011

Chittagong
Emi S [LR] IMO 8120571 Bulker built at Govan shipyard Glasgow 1983 - 34,913 dwt [ex Reliance I]

Alang
Norton [PA] IMO 8116893 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 27,213 dwt

Answers to Dwt Gt to Ldt

Lightweight tonnage or shown as ldt
Basically the weight of the ship or vessel with no cargo, or any other external weight.
The Ldt is mainly used when vessels are negotiating a scrap value.
Guessing the size of the vessel is of little use as the weight of the steel used in it's construction can vary from ship to ship, even if two ships are the same length or breadth etc.

For some of the scrapped vessels, information is not available on LDT. For these vessels, LDT is estimated on the basis of a unit conversion factor based on the DWT of the ship.

Ship demolitions 18th August 2011

Chittaging
SEA TRINITY [MH] IMO 8323460 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 89,618 dwt

Ship demolitions 17th August 2011

Alang
Newlead Spartouna [LR] IMO 8521191 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 134,965 dwt

Turkey
Husnu Levent Ciner [TR] IMO 8606630 Roro built 1987 - 4,673 dwt

Other
Regina Magdalena [NO] IMO 8105090 Container vessel built 1987 - 4,153 dwt
Darumasun [PA] IMO 7024196 Bulker built 1970 - 10,352 dwt

Ship demolitions 16th August 2011

Chittagong
Bangmunnak [TH] IMO 7419781 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 7,410 dwt

China
Tumin [RU] IMO 7418452 Cargo vessel built 1974 - 6,070 dwt
Pioner Boryatii [RU] IMO 7645328 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 6,070 dwt

Turkey
F.Goktug [TK] IMO 7802495 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 1980 gt

Ship demolitions 15th August 2011

Alang
Sino North [PA] IMO 8412388 Container/cargo vessel built 1985 - 25,100 dwt

China
Dimity Pozharskiy [RU] IMO 7721201 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 23,285 dwt

Chittagong
Florin [PA] IMO 7925869 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 49,480 dwt

Ship demolitions 13th August 2011

Alang
Elisa B [KN] IMO 7718632 Container ship built 1979 - 18,643 dwt
Atlantic Project [CY] IMO 8811340 Cargo vessel built 1988 - 17,850 dwt
Tasman Star [BB] IMO 8221844 Reefer built 1983 - 9,499 dwt

Ship demolitions 11th August 2011

Alang
Yohjin [PA] IMO 8300468 Vehicle carrier built 1983 - 11,662 dwt

Chittagong
Five Stars Galaxy [PA] IMO 8025305 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 66,704 dwt
Ever Prosperity [PA then to TUV] IMO 7921978 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 35,392 dwt

Ships demolitions 9th August 2011

Gadani
United Lady [LR] IMO 8910122 Tanker built 1992 - 142,853 dwt

Chittagong
Nina A [PA] IMO 8029258 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 30,396 dwt

Alang
Cape Vincente [LR] IMO 8911475 Reefer built 1991 - 6,495 dwt
Zhong Qiang II [PA] IMO 7927532 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 18,332 dwt
Sunrise 1 [KH] IMO 7381386 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 7,684 dwt
Seabulk America [US] IMO 7412757 Tanker built 1975 - 46,312 dwt

China
Union Glory 1 [PA] IMO 8620442 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 5,200 dwt

Ship demolitions 8th August 2011

China
Brazil Star [LR] IMO 8204638 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 100,912 dwt

Other
Costis [PA] IMO 8316314 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 17,214 dwt
Japan Plantanus [PA] IMO 8613449 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 77,871 dwt
Limmat I [PA] IMO 7112967 Bulk carrier built 1971 - 6,139 dwt
Omega Bay [PA] IMO 8323616 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 3,712 dwt

Ship demolitions 6th August 2011

Alang
Scorpius [KN] IMO 7718632 Container vessel built 1979 - 18,643 dwt [ex ELISA B]
Pavilion [KN] IMO 7528661 Roro vessel built 1978 - 5,455 dwt [ex European Diplomat for P&O Irish Ferries]

Ship demolitions 3rd August 2011

Samar Spirit [BS] IMO 9017109 Tanker built 1992 - 98,640 dwt
Scotia Spirit [BS] IMO 9012903 Tanker built 1992 - 95,209 dwt

Ship demolitions 2nd August 2011

China
Win Star [VC] IMO 7525528 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 31,216 dwt

Alang
Katina [VC] IMO 7410852 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 26,026 dwt
Bel Taylor [MH] IMO 8913849 Tanker built 1990 - 84,040 dwt
Diana Star [KH] IMO 7632888 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 12,394 dwt
Parkway [SG] IMO 8819146 Tanker built 1990 - 155,547 dwt
Yohjin [PA] IMO 8300468 Vehicle carrier built 1983 - 11,662 dwt
Hong Prosperity [PA] IMO 7915254 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 19,403 dwt

Chittagong
Glory Beijing [PA] IMO 8715041 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 207,063 dwt

Other
Donald Redford [UK] IMO 7924281 Dredger built 1981 - 964 dwt
Cape Providence [GR] IMO 8600571 Tanker built 1987 - 146,019 dwt
PACIFIC SPIRIT [LR] IMO 8600193 Vehicle carrier built 1987 - 21,436 dwt