Alang the largest ship breaking(recycling) yard situated near Bhavnagar (Gujarat, INDIA) involves the breaking up of ships for a source of parts that can be reused or re-sale.

Alang Ship Recycling Yard is considered the world's largest graveyard of ships. The shipyards at Alang recycle approximately half of all ships salvaged around the world. In the past three decades, its beaches have become a major worldwide center for ship breaking

Different products from these dismantled ships have found their applications in various industries. The reuse / recycle of these products have turned out to be the most profitable business in the surrounding areas. Profitable within India, this Recycling Industry has also opened the doors for export of these goods to various countries