Maritime & Shipping 2026Updated

List of Shipbreaking and Vessel Recycling Yards Worldwide

Comprehensive database of ship recycling and shipbreaking facilities worldwide, including EU-approved and Hong Kong Convention certified yards with capacity, methods, and compliance data for fleet managers planning end-of-life vessel disposal.

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Yard Name

Location

Country

Recycling Method

Annual Capacity (LDT)

HKC Certification

EU SRR Approved

Max Vessel Beam

Classification Society

Contact Email

Website

Number of Plots/Berths

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Yard Name	Location	Method	Capacity
Priya Blue Industries	Alang, Gujarat, India	Beaching (HKC-compliant)	60,000 LDT/year
Leyal Ship Recycling	Aliaga, Izmir, Turkey	Alongside/Landing	140,000 LDT/year
PHP Ship Breaking & Recycling	Sitakunda, Chittagong, Bangladesh	Beaching (HKC-compliant)	80,000 LDT/year
EMR - International Shipbreaking	Brownsville, Texas, USA	Dry Dock / Alongside	300,000 LDT/year
Scheepssloperij Nederland B.V.	Kootstertille, Netherlands	Dry Dock	10,000 LDT/year

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The Global Ship Recycling Landscape

The global ship recycling market, valued at approximately $7 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $13 billion by 2030, is undergoing a fundamental regulatory transformation. The entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) in June 2025 marks the first binding global framework for safe, environmentally sound ship recycling, reshaping how and where end-of-life vessels are dismantled.

Where Ships Go to Be Recycled

South Asian yards in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan handle over 90% of global ship recycling tonnage. Indias Alang-Sosiya complex alone spans 183 plots along a 10 km coastline with a combined capacity of 4.5 million LDT. Bangladeshs Sitakunda strip near Chittagong operates approximately 60 yards, while Pakistans Gadani yard holds 132 plots capable of processing up to 125 ships annually.

Turkey has emerged as the primary alternative for EU-flagged vessels, with up to 11 EU-approved yards clustered around Aliaga near Izmir. Facilities like Leyal Ship Recycling, the first non-EU yard ever added to the European List, offer alongside dismantling with annual capacities exceeding 140,000 LDT.

Regulatory Frameworks Reshaping the Market

EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR): Since December 2018, all large EU-flagged vessels must use facilities on the European List. As of February 2025, 43 facilities are approved: 31 in Europe, 11 in Turkey, and 1 in the USA. The EU explicitly prohibits beaching as a dismantling method.
Hong Kong Convention (HKC): Entered into force on June 26, 2025, requiring vessels to carry an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) and recycling facilities to hold a Document of Authorization. Unlike the EU SRR, the HKC allows compliant beaching operations.

Recycling Methods Compared

Method	Regions	Cost	Environmental Control
Beaching	India, Bangladesh, Pakistan	Highest return to shipowner	Lower (improving with HKC)
Landing / Slipway	Turkey	Moderate	Moderate to High
Alongside / Dry Dock	EU, USA, China	Lower return to shipowner	Highest

Key Certifications for Yard Selection

Fleet managers evaluating recycling yards should verify:

HKC Document of Authorization issued by the flag state or classification society (ClassNK, Lloyds Register, DNV)
EU SRR listing mandatory for EU-flagged vessels, verified via the European Commissions published list
ISO 30000:2009 management system for safe and environmentally sound ship recycling
ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 environmental and occupational health standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the data include HKC and EU SRR certification status?

Yes. Each yard entry includes its Hong Kong Convention certification status, EU SRR approval listing, and the classification society that issued the certification. When you request the data, our AI verifies current certification status from official sources.

Q.How is annual capacity (LDT) data determined?

Capacity figures are sourced from public records including classification society databases, port authority filings, and official yard disclosures. Our AI cross-references multiple public sources at the time of your request to provide the most current figures available.

Q.Can I filter by recycling method (beaching vs. dry dock)?

Absolutely. You can specify the dismantling method to narrow results. This is particularly relevant if you are restricted to non-beaching facilities under EU SRR or corporate ESG policies.

Q.Are yards in countries not yet party to the Hong Kong Convention included?

Yes. The dataset covers yards globally regardless of their HKC ratification status. Each entry notes whether the specific yard holds HKC certification independently, which many facilities obtained voluntarily before the Convention entry into force.