Since Turkey is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Aliağa Ship Recycling Zone is an ideal destination for OECD-flagged vessels seeking compliant recycling solutions.

• İzmir (Aliağa) is home to 22 operational Ship Recycling Yards.
• Has an annual recycling capacity of approximately 1.20 million MT LDT.
• Most yards hold Statements of Compliance (SoC) for Hong Kong Convention (HKC) Compliant Ship Recycling.
• A key ship recycling hub with multiple EU-approved Ship Recycling Yards.
• More cost-effective than recycling yards in the Indian subcontinent, offering competitive pricing.