Top 10 countries for sending ships for breaking in 2011:

According to data from the NGO the top 10 countries sending ships for demolition in 2011 are:-

1. Greece (100 ships)
2. Norway (24 ships)
3. UK (13 ships)
4. The Netherlands (12  ships)
5. Germany (11 ships)
6. Italy (9 ships)
7. Cyprus, Switzerland (5 ships each )
8. Bulgaria, Denmark, Romania (4 ships each)
9. Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Sweden (3 ships each)
10. Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Slovenia (1 ship each)

While Panama flagged vessels come top of the list, with Liberia in second and Bahamas and St. Kits and Nevis joint third.

Source: Mersey Shipping. 13 February 2012

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