The Baltic Ace vessel beached at a ship recycling yard in Chittagong

Mehreen Ship Recycling · Chittagong

Responsible Recovery of Maritime Assets

Mehreen Ship Recycling is an HKC compliant shipyard based in Ghoramara, Chittagong, Bangladesh, operating within one of the most established ship recycling regions in the world. It specializes in the acquisition of end-of-life vessels, responsible ship recycling, material recovery, and the connection of recovered resources with local and international markets.

About

Mehreen Ship Recycling

Mehreen Ship Recycling is a HKC compliant shipyard based in Ghoramara, Chittagong, Bangladesh, operating within one of the world's most established ship recycling regions.

The company specializes in the acquisition of end-of-life vessels, responsible ship recycling, material recovery, and the connection of recovered resources with local and international markets.

MSR approaches ship recycling as a structured resource recovery process. Beyond dismantling vessels, the industry connects maritime assets with workers, suppliers, transporters, traders, downstream industries, and buyers through the continued circulation of valuable materials and equipment.

Shipbreaking yard in Chittagong showing vessels being dismantled
Chittagong ship recycling yard — one of the world's largest shipbreaking regions

Leadership

Management & Ownership

J. Alam · Managing Partner

Mr. Jahurul Alam has been involved in the Chittagong ship recycling industry since its early development. With extensive experience in planning and industrial management, he oversees operational strategy, vessel acquisition activities, and execution across MSR's operations.

His role focuses on maintaining effective coordination between commercial decisions, operational planning, and the practical requirements of ship recycling activities.

Lucky Johar · Partner

Mrs. Johar is a strategic partner at MSR. Her investment supports the company's financial foundation, operational development, and continued participation in the ship recycling industry.

Hamid Yasir, FRSA, ADC · Attorney-in-Fact

Mr. Hamid Yasir serves as the Attorney-in-Fact for the company. He is responsible for corporate affairs, business administration, purchasing, sales, financial coordination, and strategic advisory functions.

His role supports the coordination of commercial, administrative, and strategic matters across MSR.

Our Approach

From Vessel Acquisition to Resource Recovery

Ship recycling requires careful planning, industrial knowledge, skilled workers, and effective connection with material markets. MSR manages the recycling process through several key stages.

Stage 01

Acquisition

The process begins with the evaluation and acquisition of end-of-life vessels. Each vessel is assessed according to its condition, material composition, operational history, and commercial suitability.

Stage 02

Planning

Before recycling activities begin, vessels are reviewed and prepared to support organized operations, responsible handling, and efficient recovery of materials.

Stage 03

Dismantling

Vessels are dismantled through structured processes designed around safety, organization, and responsible recovery practices.

Stage 04

Sorting

Recovered materials are separated according to type, quality, and potential application. Steel, machinery, equipment, non-ferrous materials, and reusable components are directed toward appropriate markets.

Stage 05

Market Integration

Recovered resources are connected with local and international buyers, supporting continued use within industrial supply chains.

Workers dismantling a beached vessel at a Chittagong ship recycling yard
Structured dismantling in progress at a Chittagong yard

HKC Responsible Recycling

Safe and Environmentally Sound Practices

Responsible ship recycling requires planning, documentation, controlled operations, and responsible management of recovered materials alongside robust dismantling capability.

MSR is committed to practices aligned with the principles of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

Through improved processes and documentation, the company aims to support safer operations, greater transparency, and responsible resource recovery.

Stacked steel plates recovered from ship recycling
Recovered steel plates — a core resource from responsible ship recycling

Industrial Ecosystem Impact

Supporting Chittagong's Industrial Network

Ship recycling maintains a resource recovery ecosystem that connects maritime assets with local and international industries.

Yard workers moving recovered material at a Chittagong ship recycling site
The yard sits at the centre of a wide industrial network of workers, suppliers, and traders
1,000+

People in direct and indirect employment connected to the wider ship recycling ecosystem

WorkersSuppliersTransportersTradersDownstream industriesBuyers

Through the recovery and circulation of materials, ship recycling supports industrial activity far beyond the recycling yard itself.

Resource Recovery

Returning Maritime Resources to Industry

A vessel contains a wide range of materials and components that retain value beyond its operational life.

Steel

Recovered steel continues into construction, manufacturing, and industrial production.

Machinery & Equipment

Marine machinery and equipment may continue serving secondary markets through reuse, redistribution, and industrial applications.

Non-Ferrous Materials

Copper, aluminum, and other materials support specialized manufacturing and industrial requirements.

Marine Components

Recoverable components can continue supporting maritime and industrial activities.

Market reference

Steel (HRC), brass, copper, and aluminium levels. Reference figures when a live feed is unavailable.

Steel (HRC)≈ $850 /short ton

Index proxy

Brass≈ $6,100 /t

Indicative

Copper≈ $5.00 /lb
Aluminium≈ $2,750 /t

Indicative reference values. Not a live quote.

Digital Transformation

Building Greater Transparency Through Technology

MSR is working toward the digital development of ship recycling workflows. Digital tools can help connect vessel owners, recycling facilities, buyers, and industry participants through more accessible and reliable information.

Improved documentation Clearer records Easier access to information Better stakeholder communication Increased transparency
Documented safety inspection during the recycling of a marine asset
Documentation and inspection underpin safer, more transparent recycling

Contact

Mehreen Ship Recycling

Address

Joromtol Road, Chittagong 4314, Bangladesh

Website

msrhkc.com