AP Moller-Maersk has defended its choice to start scrapping vessels at Alang-based yards shortly after coming under harsh criticism from local media reports.

The Danish conglomerate revealed its plans to send old tonnage to India as part of its effort to help ratified shipbreaking facilities to improve in early 2016.

But a 28-page investigative report conducted collectively by Denmark’s Danwatch, TV2 and Politiken found that conditions at Alang are well below the required standards.

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