Why safe Shipbreaking is the Need of the hour

Shipwrecking involves a lot of trained and skilled workers. It is quite dangerous to show a careless attitude in breaking the ship. Many major shipbreaking companies do not take extra precautions while going for recycling or for some other reasons. It is important to adopt safety measures in shipbreaking because workers belonging to this sector face hazardous working conditions. They work in an environment which is not healthy due to toxic chemicals, asbestos, and oil. The other risks involved in the process are:
 

• Using blow torches and sledgehammers
• Moving cranes
• Falling steel plates
• Gas explosions
• Metal coils snapping

 

Safe shipbreaking is the need of the hour because safety of the workers to be given topmost priority. This is the reason why ship breaking in India is done with utmost care and concern. During the process, persistent organic pollutants emit which results in disseminating pollution in the environment. There are various other risks involved in the demolition of the ship, which are:
 

• Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of cancer among the workers
• Ecosystem is affected due to pollution caused by recycling
• Micro-organism communities disrupted nearby shipbreaking yards
• Constant threat to environment, health and safety of the workers

Looking at the disastrous conditions of shipbreaking, the Ship breaking companies take utmost care to make use of dismantled and decommissioned parts of the ship again which creates less waste and protects the environment. It is mandatory for the industries to contribute to sustainable development by recycling major parts of the ship and focus is to generate zero waste. The waste generated due to shipbreaking does not only harm human beings but also affects the biodiversity. The direct impact is visible on wildlife, farming and communities.
 

 The experts of the company make sure that the entire process of the ship from cradle to grave is carried out under the strictest supervision of our vigilant and highly knowledgeable team. The main motive is to provide safe and healthy conditions to the employees associated with us and there should not be any health hazards for them. We make sure that no harm is done to the environment because of our business activities. The workers are regularly examined by the medical team and quick treatment is given if they develop any health issues.
 

The team of extraordinary talented professionals identify the risks involved in recycling and breaking of the ship. This saves many workers from falling into the pit of trouble. The major concern is to execute dismantling of each part with great care giving no harm to the ecosystem as well as the labour involved in it. We also make sure that the workers who are indulged in the process should be well trained and skilled. Thus, the company spends a lot of money in giving training to the workers so that they carry out the process flawlessly.
 

The decision of Ship demolition should be taken when the entire resources are available along with a team of experts. Therefore, we never take this situation for granted. Our motive is not to generate money but also provide safety and protection to the man power as well as our environment. We make use of the resources for shipbreaking which are safe. The main aim is to see that the operation of ship breaking facilities are carried out in a safe, environmentally sound and beneficial manner. Consequently, taking proactive measures taken in the ship breaking and ship recycling industry will give immense profit to this industry and global society also. It will present a positive view of this industry globally and more measures will be taken to add economic benefits for future prospects.