India. Province of Gujarat. Alang. Workers, all men, climb up the anchor's chain to have access to the boat. Bottom of ship. Ships aground. Vessels stranded. Alang, located in the Gulf of Khambhat, is a ships breaking place. Alang is considered as the biggest scrapyard in the world. Ships recycling for its metals. Environmental issues. Hazardous waste. © 1992 Didier Ruef