Where Ships Go to Die, Workers Risk Everything | National Geographic

Why is Bangladesh a major location for shipbreaking?

• It has advanced technology for recycling ships.

• Workers are inexpensive, and environmental rules are not strict.

• The country has many natural harbors suitable for large ships.

• It is the only country with the necessary tools for ship recycling.

What is the initial step taken when a ship arrives at a shipbreaking yard?

• Workers immediately begin cutting the ship into small pieces.

• The ship is driven onto the shore.

• Toxic materials are removed from the ship.

• Large plates are pulled off the ship with a winch machine.

What hazardous materials are often found inside ships being broken apart?

• Wood, plastic, and glass.

• Asbestos, toxic fumes, and flammable gases.

• Freshwater, sand, and rocks.

• Food waste, old clothes, and paper.

What is a significant danger for workers who cut ships from the inside?

• Falling into the water.

• Getting lost in the ship's corridors.

• Explosions caused by flammable substances.

• Being hit by falling debris from outside.