MV MOKHIA (IMO 7908005) Safely Delivered to Alang Recycling Yard
The combination container/ro-ro vessel MV MOKHIA (ex-MOKIHANA, IMO 7908005) has been safely delivered to the Alang Ship Recycling Yard, Gujarat, India, under the port agency of Ocean Star Shipping. Our Bhavnagar–Alang team managed the vessel's final call end to end, from arrival and clearance to beaching and yard handover.
MV MOKHIA – Vessel Particulars
- Vessel name: MOKHIA (ex-MOKIHANA)
- IMO number: 7908005
- Vessel type: Container / Ro-Ro (Con-Ro) vessel
- Year built: 1983
- Gross tonnage: 57,379 GT
- Length overall: 262 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Full Port Agency Scope at Alang
As the vessel's port agent at Alang, Ocean Star Shipping coordinated:
- Anchorage arrangements and pre-arrival documentation
- Customs, immigration and port health clearance
- Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) beaching permission and beaching pilotage
- Crew sign-off and onward repatriation
- Final handover to the recycling yard
Safe, HKC-Compliant Green Recycling
MV MOKHIA was delivered to an authorised ship recycling facility at Alang, in line with India's Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 and the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC), in force since 26 June 2025. Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) verification and the yard's approved Ship Recycling Facility Plan support safe dismantling and responsible handling of hazardous materials.
Why Choose Ocean Star Shipping
With a 24/7 local team in Bhavnagar and Alang, Ocean Star Shipping is a trusted Alang port agent for end-of-life vessel deliveries, backed by ship chandling, tug boat supply and on-ground support at every step.
Contact Ocean Star Shipping today for tonnage indications, yard introductions and full port agency support at Alang and Sosiya.