Alang ship-breaking to be upgraded

The two partiers have signed a MoU which focuses on technology transfer and financial assistance from Japan to upgrade the yard at Alang to international standards. The MoU includes construction and operation of a common hazardous waste removal pre-treatment facility, modernisation of recyclable goods market and development of human resources.

Japan will also address environmental aspects of Alang besides devising a strategy to market it in challenging conditions. The government plans to make Alang the largest IMO compliant ship recycling yard.