Bangladeshi ship recyclers have kick-started the year with a slew of demolition deals that include tankers and bulk carriers.

Headlining arrivals making the breakers' beach at Chattogram their final destination is an older Maran Tankers Management VLCC.

The John Angelicoussis-controlled company’s 310,000-dwt Maran Gemini (built 1999) is awaiting paperwork and the next beaching tide, according to ship recycling sources.