In 2023, ** ships were recycled in the AliaÄŸa port of Turkey. Over this period, the number of vessels broken apart in the Turkish port overall decreased with some oscillation. The highest figure was registered in 2011 at *** ships. Turkey is one of the leading shipbreaking countries due to its geographical location, international standards, and qualified labor force. However, without strict regulations, vessel recycling is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world because of the hazardous materials ships contain, such as asbestos and heavy metals.
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Turkish Chamber of Shipping. (June 20, 2024). Number of recycled ships in Turkey from 2011 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/899053/recycled-ship-numbers-turkey/
Turkish Chamber of Shipping. "Number of recycled ships in Turkey from 2011 to 2023." Chart. June 20, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/899053/recycled-ship-numbers-turkey/
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