The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Saurashtra, set for January 2026 in Rajkot, will highlight Alang’s accomplishments over four decades and promote the state’s maritime prowess globally. Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard, overseen by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), has become a major player in the ship recycling market, recycling about 32% of the world’s ships with a focus on safety and environmental standards. Since its establishment, over 8,800 ships have been recycled at Alang through regulated processes.
Nearly all recovered materials at Alang, about 99.95%, are reused, showcasing a model for circular and green economies. The recycling yard ensures proper disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste in line with global standards. Alang has gained recognition as an environmentally compliant ship recycling center, with most plots meeting the Hong Kong Convention’s requirements.
Alang’s infrastructure includes a specialized training institute, a trauma hospital, and advanced waste management facilities. Plans are underway to enhance the yard’s capacity to meet increasing global demand, with a comprehensive master plan worth Rs 1,224 crore. Despite challenges, Alang maintained stability in ship recycling, with a 13% rise in ship arrivals at the start of 2025-26.
The Gujarat government aims to recycle 15,000 ships in the next decade and double Alang’s capacity to 9 million LDT by 2035. The state is focused on improving healthcare, worker amenities, skill development, and eco-friendly technologies at Alang. The VGRC-Kutch and Saurashtra event in January 2026 will present Alang as a holistic maritime and industrial hub, attracting investors and experts to explore opportunities in ship recycling and related sectors.
Alang’s reliability continues to draw investors, supporting downstream industries like scrap processing and steel rolling. Gujarat’s maritime policies, port infrastructure, and licensing processes offer clarity and confidence to investors. The state’s vision to develop Alang into a nine-million-LDT maritime cluster by 2035 positions Gujarat as a global leader in sustainable ship recycling and maritime development.
