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Ship Breaking Industry in Bangladesh

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Pros and Cons of the Ship Breaking Industry in Bangladesh

Bangladeshby Tanzina Ahmed C...  |  January 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM  |  Bangladesh Café

In general, ships over 20 years are not considered sea-worthy and are literally dumped with all their steels, asbestos, and toxins on the beaches of some poorer countries, countries like Bangladesh. … Read More»

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Pros and Cons of the Ship Breaking Industry in Bangladesh

Bangladeshby Tanzina Ahmed C...  |  January 11, 2011 at 9:10 AM

In general, ships over 20 years are not considered sea-worthy and are literally dumped with all their steels, asbestos, and toxins on the beaches of some poorer countries, countries like Bangladesh. … Read More»

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