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Where ships end: the economics of recycling

After 25 years of service, giant ships become steel mines. How ship recycling works, where it happens, and the economic and environmental stakes.

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Where Ships Go to Die: The Economics of Ship Recycling
After 25 years of service, giant ships become steel mines. How ship recycling works, where it happens, and the economic and environmental stakes.

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This is a special section of economushipsglobalmed.com, dedicated to deeper dives on specific maritime topics. All articles are original, written by Marcos Vieira, and checked against recognized industry sources.