Pre-Arrival & Documentation
- Execute MOA between yard and ship owner
- Obtain NOC from MOI and open Letter of Credit
- Collect all vessel documents, certificates, and declarations
Ship Recycling
Safe, Sustainable & Compliant Ship Recycling
Environmental
Responsibility
BSBR operates as an authorized Ship Recycling Facility in Sitakunda with compliance-focused dismantling, HSE-led supervision, and accountable recovery operations.
Infrastructure
Yard Layout & Operational Zones
Our yard is methodically organised into clearly demarcated operational zones, ensuring safe workflow progression from vessel arrival through to final material despatch. Official Layout Plan as per HKC — Capella Consulting Services, 31 August 2025 (Scale 1:1400).
Location:Sitakunda, Chattogram 4219, Bangladesh
Total Area:17,474 SQM / 188,016 SQFT
Approx. Length:226m
Approx. Breadth:77m
Distinctive Identity No:BSRB/2025/SRF-025
SOC Certificate:2025DASR022
Crawler Crane:260-Tonne SANY Crawler Crane
Office Building:4-Storied Office & Accommodation
Oily Water Separator:5 m³/hour, 45 m³ Tank
Equipment & Machinery
Crawler
Crane
LOAD CAPACITY: 260 TONS
WINCH CAPACITY (DUAL): 120 TONS
INDIVIDUAL HOIST: 60 TONS
Tracked
Crawler
Bulldozer
Fire Fighting Water Tank
Generator Room
Asbestos
Decontamination
Unit
Incinerator
Oily Water Separator
Emergency Eye Wash Point
Compactor
Room
Crawler
Excavator
EXCAVATOR: 5 TONS X 18
Operational Workflow
Ship Recycling Process
Baraka Ship Recycling Yard involves a coordinated set of processes and procedures to ensure safe arrival, handling, and recycling of decommissioned vessels.
Ship Recycling Plan (SRP) Preparation
- Collect existing IHM report and analyze ship structure
- Prepare preliminary SRP for regulatory submission
- Define scope of dismantling, hazmat handling, and safety protocols
Ship Arrival & Landing
- Manage vessel arrival at anchorage with safety agency coordination
- Complete regulatory inspection, safe entry permit, and PODA signing
- Secure landing approval, appoint beaching master, and land the vessel
Post-Landing Inspection & Permits
- Conduct secondary inspection and ensure safe ship access
- Appoint safety team, share worker lists, and verify oil removal
- Obtain hot work permits, safe entry permits, and cutting permission from MOI
IHM Survey & Final SRP
- Update or prepare full IHM report (sampling, lab testing, and VSCP)
- Incorporate hazmat findings into final Ship Recycling Plan
- Analyze actual ship structure and finalize dismantling strategy
Hazardous Material Management
- Collect and store Part I hazmat within designated facility zones
- Transfer Part II materials to DoE-approved disposal vendors
- Route Part III items through approved reuse and recycling pathways
Ship Dismantling & Block Handling
- Dismantle clean blocks using barge-mounted and shore cranes
- Clean oil tanks and engine room components under authorized hot work permits
- Process oily blocks in designated areas with OWS water treatment
Completion & Review
- Declare recycling completion and obtain safety agency certificate
- Finalize material calculations and compile all process records
- Evaluate operations against SRP/SRFP and update procedures for future cycles
Training & Safety
Skill Development
Investing in workforce capability for safer and more efficient operations.
01
Safety Induction Training
Mandatory for all workers before entering the yard. Covers PPE usage, emergency procedures, fire safety, and hazard identification.
02
Hazardous Material Handling
Specialized certification program for workers dealing with asbestos, PCBs, lead paint, and other toxic substances found in end-of-life vessels.
03
Oxy-Fuel Cutting & Welding
Technical training on gas cutting, hot work permits, confined space operations, and fire watch protocols for structural dismantling.
04
Crane & Heavy Equipment Operation
Licensed operator training for mobile cranes, forklifts, and winch systems used in lifting and transporting heavy ship sections.
05
First Aid & Emergency Response
Regular first aid certification, emergency evacuation drills, and rescue technique training for incident preparedness.
06
Environmental Awareness
Training on waste segregation, spill containment, water and soil protection measures, and environmentally responsible disposal practices.