Coastal Location:	Arabian Sea, Gulf of Khambhat West Coast, India
		Latitude:	21 29.5' N
		Longitude:	72 21.3' E
		Number of Plots:	185
		Beaching Tide Dates:	Download PDF
		Port:	www.gmbports.org

Alang is located on the coast of Bhavnagar district, in the Gulf of Cambay, 56 km (35 Miles) south of Bhavnagar City in the state of Gujarat, India. The Gulf of Cambay is known for its high tidal range, which is around 10 meters. The vast expanse of inter-tidal zone gets exposed during ebb tide, which makes it convenient for ship recycling activities, whereas the high tide makes it possible to accommodate big ships. Alang is the leading ship-recycling yard in the world catering to nearly 90% of India's ship recycling activity. Ship recycling directly or indirectly affects more than 300,000 people.

BENEFITS

• Largest Number of Ship Recycling Facilities – excess 100!
• Typically Pays the Highest Prices for demo ships
• Market Maker/Leader
• Experienced Recyclers
• Top Price Levels for Specialized Vessels
• Premium for Bunkers, Non-Ferrous Items, Certain Machinery Items Such as Main Engine, Generators, etc.
• Wide Variety of Buyers. Buyers range from ULCC buyers to the smallest fishing trawlers. Everything goes!

DISADVANTAGES

• Beaching Tides
• Full Gas Free Requirement for Tankers

BEST MARKET FOR...

• Specialized High Value Vessels such as
  • ROROS
  • Reefers
  • Passenger Ships (leading market)
  • Dry Vessels
  • 6,000 LWT