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How World's Largest Shipwrecks Are Demolished by Hands

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Each year , an average of 2700 ships are built globally, while around 400 to 500 ships are retired and sent for dismantling worldwide.

The age of the vessel, the high maintenance costs and the increasingly strict environmental regulations are the primary reasons for ship breaking.

The top countries for ship scrapping are India , Bangladesh and Pakistan , which account for about 70% of the global ship breaking activity.

U.S. Navy's Ship Submarines Recycling Program aims to make sure they don't harm the environment during the repurposing of decommissioned submarines.

Nuclear submarines require rigorous safety and environmental standards due to the risks associated with radioactive materials.

Huge parts are loaded into rail car scrapping facilities where they will be melted and transformed into raw materials.

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English

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