Pollution
Ships contain a lot of toxic substances
and other hazardous materials. The vessels are broken on Asian beaches and
along rivers. The toxic substances are released into the environment. The
soil, the sea and the rivers are heavily polluted.
Deadly industry
Workers dismantle the ships with their bare hands. Many are injured or killed by suffocation or explosions. Many are expected to contract cancer due to asbestos dust. The shipbreaking industry is one of the most deadly in the world.
Ballast water
Ships for scrap arrive most of the time 'in ballast'. The ballast water
is intentionally brought on board in order to adjust the ships' stability.
The ballast water from ships-for-scrap pollutes the coastal area with oil,
biocides and heavy metals. Discharge of ballast
water threatens the ecological balance by introducing marine organisms
from other areas of the world.
Remarkable ships Pacific Princess ('Love Boat') is on the Greenpeace list. More remarkable ships...
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