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

Ship demolition report 31/1/2012

Alang
BM Freedom [PA] IMO 7912977 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 31,247 dwt
Khalid Ibn Waleed [UAE] IMO 8117249 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt
Sea Dream [SG] IMO 7433062 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 26,223 dwt
Yasaka Bay [PA] IMO 8213586 Reefer built 1983 - 10,647 dwt
Siam Star [MT] IMO 8300597 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 29,617 dwt
Agios Nectarios 1 [PA] IMO 81009929 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 23,969 dwt
Mallak [PA] IMO 7389857 Bulker built 1981 - 18,270 dwt [ex Bitlis]
ikarous [PA] IMO 7712016 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 6,252 dwt
Safeer Express [BS] IMO 8127282 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 54,500 dwt

Chittagong
BM Adventure [PA] IMO 7431246 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 17,520 dwt
BM Defender [PA] IMO 8017009 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 22,882 dwt
BM Hope [PA] IMO 7618284 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 29,128 dwt
BM Intrepid [PA] IMO 8209755 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 19,615 dwt
Banga Bijoy [BD] IMO 8123107 Bulker built 1983 - 7,536 dwt

Gadani
BM Pride [PA] IMO 8116063 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 19,982 dwt
Sea Bird [MT] IMO 8117328 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 63,838 dwt

China
Princess Katherin I [PA] IMO 8407668 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 164,100 dwt
Xin Hong [PA] IMO 8021505 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 25,085 dwt
Tsuru [BS] IMO 7374230 Cargo vessel built 1974 - 38,678 dwt

All information is given in good faith and without guarentee. The title date does NOT mean that
It is the beaching or scrapping dates.

Ship demolition report 30/1/2012

Alang
Panamax Dawn [ CY] IMO 8100961 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 69,000 dwt

Turkey
Macro [MD] IMO 7725582 Cargo ship built 1980. - 4,361 dwt
Sarmat [MD] IMO 7211969 Roro vessel built 1972 - 1,555 gt

Global Star now even a conspiracy theory about the vessel

I just found this story about the tanker Glabal Star, which recently evaded detention at Weymouth a week or two ago.
The tanker, manned by a Russian crew for her delivery to Alang, seemed to have caused a bit of a stir.
The following is taken from a site called conspiracy-cafe.com, so you can either believe it or not, upto you.

So a the vessel is built as a tanker I am sure they would find it difficult modify the ship to carry things like missiles
out of view in such a short time since leaving the south coast of the UK. But I did read that missiles were taken off
the Thor Liberty in finland.

Quote from website conspiracy-cafe.com

This ship has disappeared in the Mediterranean at the co-ordinates listed below. It had close contact to the Thor Liberty off Portugal and may have picked up portions of her cargo including explosives and Patriot missiles. This vessel was scheduled for scrapping in Alang, India. There is no reason for its voyage to become anonymous unless it is on a covert mission for the intelligence services to deliver weapons to the Middle East to facilitate a false flag event to start a conflict between Iran and Israel or the U.S. 
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Global Star made an impromtu course change Monday night Tuesday morning meeting Fehn Sky which left El Ferrol the Spanish naval port. A company at the port Dockwise has a contract to dismantle two Russian nuclear submarines. Canada has a supervisory role over the program and a Canadian naval officer has been arrested recently for espionage. We are concerned about the possible transfer of nuclear materials to the Middle East.
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It is IMPERATIVE that this vessel be located and tracked. It should be transiting the Suez Canal at about this time. Anyone with contacts along the route are encouraged to ask them to be on the look out for it. Another possibilty is that the ship diverted to Israel. Wherever it is it is certain that it is up to no good. There is no reason a soon to be wrecked ship should be treated as an active naval vessel cloaked in secrecy.

Unquote

I think it's a load of tosh, and Elvis is even steering the ship also.

Ship demolition report 24/1/2012

Alang
MSC Carina [PA] IMO 8512401 Container vessel built 1985 - 47,725 dwt
MSC Rugby [CY] IMO 8202111 Container vessel built 1983 - 30,941 dwt
Bow Prosper [SG] IMO 8420476 Tanker built 1987 - 45,655 dwt
Nama [LR] IMO 7433206 Cargo vessel built 1988 - 14,388
Ventura 1 [PA] IMO 9037238 Container vessel built 1995 - 7,355 dwt

China
Goldwing. [MH] IMO 9000560 Tanker built 1991 - 154,970 dwt
Low Rider [MH] IMO 9000508 Tanker built 1991 - 154,970 dwt

Chittagong
Ionian Sea [SG] IMO 8920244 Tanker built 1992 - 98,017 dwt
Banga Borak [BD] IMO 8201935 Container vessel built 1984 - 9.688 [ex Ever Better]

Ship demolition report 23/1/2012

Alang
Orient III [ PA] IMO 7374632 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 26,680 dwt
Hong Vertue [PA] IMO 8209212 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 19,834 dwt
Da Ji [SG] IMO 8715467 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 14,101 dwt

Chittagong
Anggrani [SG] IMO 9018696 Tanker built 1995 - 31,225 dwt

Gadani
Tridonawati [LR] IMO 9000534 Tanker built 1991 - 154,970 dwt
Trirasa [SG] IMO 9000510 Tanker built 1991 - 154,970 dwt
Pioneer Epos [KM] IMO 7526584 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 75,470 dwt

China
Dong A Hermes [KR] IMO 8900426 Bulk carrier built 1992 - 146,115 dwt
Fortune Carrier [KR] IMO 8102402 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 63,395 dwt
Mega Ace [PA] IMO 8202290 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 41,216 dwt

Ship demolition report 22/1/2012

Alang
CAPE COSMOS [CY] IMO 7926021Bulk carrier built 1981 - 138,102 dwt
PANAMA EXPRESS [CY] IMO 8009466 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 21,936 dwt
BUKHTA OMEGA [PA] IMO 8723385 Reefer built 1987 - 4,900 dwt
ESTRELLITA [PA] IMO 7102716 Tanker built 1971 - 3,185 dwt
DEVPRAYAG [IN] IMO 8321027 Cargo vessel built 1986 - 28,739 dwt

China
Asano 18 [HK] IMO 7355428 Bulk carrier built 1974 - 10,267 dwt
Shinzan Maru [MH] IMO 8600612 Vlcc tanker built 1987 - 201,000 dwt
Chi Feng Kou [CN] IMO 7902879 Roro container vessel built 1980 - 13,615 gt
Da Long [CN] IMO 8105662 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 4,462 gt
Golden Sea [PA] IMO 8021995 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 49,938 gt
Han Zhong He [CN] IMO 8321838 Container ship built 1984 - 8,282 gt
Heng Shan [CN] IMO 8225357 Cargo vessel Built 1984 - 12,448 gt
Jing Gong Shan [CN] IMO 8602359 Cargo vessel built 1986 - 3,998 gt
Xiang Jiang [CN] IMO 7529196 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 9,792 gt

Chittagong
MSC CAROLE [PA] IMO 8618308 Container vessel built 1980 - 21,936 dwt

Aliaga
Eren [KN] IMO 8857760 Cargo vessel built 1970 - 3,261 dwt

Other
New River [US] IMO 5137913 Tanker built 1960 - 39,483 dwt
Sang Thai Radium [TH] IMO 8017695 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 2,974 dwt

Ship demolitions

Please note that the date that appears on the headings of the post does not indicate that it is the date that the ship got beached or scrapped. It could be upto a few months before they arrive to be broken up, in one case 12 months.

The posting date just indicates when the information was obtained and uploaded. Websites like Equasis give the date of which the ship was sold for scrap, but there may be other website that give the final beaching dates.

If there is any inaccuracy in the data i have put on this site,"" please comment"", and only if the information is correct you are commenting on, and the posting will be corrected.

All information on this blog is gathered from various sources in the UK, Europe, and the Far East and I rely on their accuracy, which i have found not always the case, including final beaching destinations, names etc. I have tried hard to find the correct information, and where I have been unsuccessful I have not posted the information on this site.

All information posted on this site is copyrighted

Global Star departs despite detention

Global Star, which MCA inspectors described as the worst ship they had ever seen left Weymouth
despite being told to stay put. It arrived in Weymouth low on fuel, but the captain was unable to pay,
but the ship eventualy did refuel. To run out of fuel is a major non-conformity and the ship was
subject to Port State Control.

The Global Star was given a detention order but it jumped that order and has continued on
its journey. It is believed the ship left early on Jan 15 morning.

Because the ship has been given detention orders from other ports in the past, it will be banned
from any future visits in Europe. But as was heading to be scrapped, the crew probably took the
decision that it didn’t matter. 14 crew members were on board the vessel when it left.

Ship demolition report 21/1/2012

Alang
LEMNO [IT] IMO 8122165 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 86,722 dwt
DAFFODIL [PA] IMO 8028149 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 63,883 dwt
SETSUYO STAR [BS] IMO 8406391 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 170,808 dwt
Melis [KM] IMO 7335909 Cargo vessel built 1973 - 3,136 dwt
Filippos [MD] IMO 7003688 Cargo vessel built 1970 - 1,410 dwt

Chittagong
SAFEER EXPRESS [BS] IMO 8127282 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 54,500 dwt

Aliaga
Haji Wafaa [SL] IMO 6701591 Cargo vessel built 1966 - 1,280 dwt
Kaduna [PA] IMO 7128976 Roro vessel built 1972 - 4,700 dwt

Ship demolition report 17/1/2012

China
Pearl of Sea [PA] IMO 8306797 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 29,159 dwt
San Jiang Kou [CN] IMO 7902881 Cargo vessel built 1980 - 13,825 dwt
Thor Confidence [TU] IMO 8208306 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 24,900 dwt

Alang
MSC Jeanne [PA] IMO 7814826 Container vessel built 1979 - 38,825 dwt

Gadani
Astir [CY] IMO 7700934 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 30,310 dwt

Other
Vanlee [HK] IMO 7917135 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 25,503 dwt
MERIT [BS] IMO 7516644 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 30,987 dwt [last known port USA aug 2011]

China
AVOCET ARROW [BS] IMO 8324359 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 27,470 dwt

USA [Brownsville]
SS Pacific Star [ex us navy] IMO 2239932 built 1940

Ship demolition report 16/1/2012

Alang
Bow Prosper [SG] IMO 8420476 Tanker built 1987 - 45,655 dwt
Norgas Energy [ HK] IMO 7721081 LPG tanker built 1979 - 8,925 dwt
Sea Cat [MH] IMO 8367131 Tanker built 1985 - 89,696 dwt
Sturdy Falcon [VN ] IMO 7614769 Cargonvessel built 1980 - 15,300 dwt
Al Ihsaa [SA] IMO 8117273 Container vessel built 1983 - 35,615 dwt

China
Lioness C [LR] IMO 8115007 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 66,713 dwt
Sea Wave [BL] IMO 757681 Bulker built 1976 - 8,256 dwt

Ship demolition report 14/1/2012

Alang
Safemarine Texas [CY] IMO 8421975 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 18,032 dwt
Sea Project [KM] IMO 7301491 Roro built 1973 - 6,850 dwt - ex stena seatrader
Jolly Oro [IT] IMO 7900053 container vessel built 1981 - 22,639 dwt

China
Zhe hai 325 [CN] IMO 7619044 Cargo vessel built 1977 - 11,118 dwt
Neptune [TU] IMO 8208036 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 24,900 dwt

Denmark
Anders Rousing [DK] IMO 7826374 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 1,565 dwt

Tanker en route to Alang runs out of fuel

Mt Global Star was forced to anchor off the southern British coast near Weymouth after running
out of fuel on 11/1/2012 en route to Alang. The tanker has 14 Russian crew onboard. It got as
far as Portland before running out of fuel and crawled into Weymouth..

It was believed initially the captain was unable to pay for fuel and the ship had docked whilst awaiting
for funds to arrive, the money for the fuel eventually arrived and the tanker went into bunkering
anchorage at Portland.

A Maritime Coastguard Agency surveyor went aboard before refuelling to carry out a statutory inspection.
The tanker was expected to leave after refuelling was completed.


Vessel tracker

Ship demolition report 14/1/2012

Alang
Top Advancer [PA] IMO 8209638 Cargo vessel Built 1983 - 25,855 dwt

TK Bremen being quckly demolished on a French beach

TK Bremen which ended up on a French beach during a storm, is quickly being broken up where she rested.

Link To Picture of TK Bremen