Marine Spare Parts Supplier India | UAE, Singapore, Turkey
Marine Spare Parts Supplier India | UAE, Singapore, Turkey
Alang · Bhavnagar, Gujarat · India
Wattmare recovers genuine marine machinery and spares from ships recycled at Alang — the world's largest ship-recycling yard — reconditions them to class tolerance, and ships worldwide in 24–48 hours, at 30–50% below OEM (up to ~70% on select items).
Quick answer
Alang ship spare parts are genuine marine engine and machinery spares recovered from ocean-going vessels dismantled at Alang, Gujarat — the world's largest ship-recycling yard. Because they come off real OEM-built ships, they are authentic parts — often including obsolete items no longer manufactured — available reconditioned at 30–50% below new OEM.
The world's largest ship-recycling yard
Alang-Sosiya runs about 14 km along the Gulf of Khambhat in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Its exceptional tidal range lets even the largest tankers and bulkers be driven aground on a single high tide, then dismantled in stages as the tide recedes — across roughly 150–180 independent recycling plots.
It handles around a third of the world's ship-recycling tonnage. For a spare-parts buyer, that matters because every ship arriving is a floating warehouse of genuine, fully-built marine machinery — the deepest pool of recoverable OEM spares anywhere on earth. Wattmare sits in Bhavnagar, beside the yards, with direct sourcing relationships across the plots.
Alang by the numbers
Figures are approximate industry ranges (sources incl. industry reporting & classification data); ship volumes vary year to year with the global recycling market.
Why buy from Alang
Parts come off real OEM-built ships — authentic by definition, never counterfeit or grey-market copies.
When an engine model is out of production, Alang is often the only place on earth a genuine part still exists.
Hundreds of ships across dozens of engine makes — rare brand/model coverage no catalogue supplier can match.
Recovered + reconditioned parts cost 30–50% less than new, freeing maintenance budgets.
Adjacency to the yards means parts are located, inspected and dispatched faster than an OEM lead-time queue.
Not just spares — entire engines, turbochargers, pumps and power packs recovered intact.
A floating warehouse of machinery
MAN B&W, Wärtsilä/WinGD, Sulzer RTA/RND, Mitsubishi UEC — liners, pistons, covers, fuel gear, bearings.
ABB VTR/TPL/TPS, MHI/MET, Napier, IHI, KBB — rotors, cartridges, nozzle rings, bearings.
Caterpillar, Daihatsu, MAK, Bergen, Yanmar gensets — complete units & spares.
Woodward (UG/PG) and electronic governors — often obsolete units hard to source new.
Alfa Laval & GEA Westfalia — bowls, disc stacks, gear sets, control units.
Plate & shell-and-tube coolers — Alfa Laval, GEA, Kelvion, Sondex, Tranter.
Cooling, ballast, cargo & bilge pumps; main and starting-air compressors.
Fresh-water generators, winches, steering gear, valves and fittings.
Whole main & auxiliary engines, gensets and power packs recovered intact.
Where the stock comes from
High-power two-stroke mains, multiple large turbochargers and advanced automation.
Refrigeration compressors, reefer plant and mid-size engines with a broad mix of pumps.
Caterpillar/MAK gensets, thrusters and hydraulic systems from supply & support vessels.
Main and aux machinery plus specialised compressors and cargo-handling equipment.
Several medium-speed engines, steering gear, ramps and extensive auxiliaries.
Each vessel class concentrates certain brands — send your engine make/model and we match it to recovered & incoming stock.
The sourcing journey
An end-of-life ship is run aground on its Alang plot at high tide. Before any steel is cut, the engine room and bridge are surveyed — the machinery is worth far more working than as scrap.
… and ends as your spare
Engines, turbochargers, separators and pumps are removed largely intact, identified by make, model and serial number, then inspected, reconditioned to class tolerance, tested and stocked — ready to ship worldwide.
Beached ship → your engine room
The ship is run aground on its Alang plot at high tide.
Machinery is identified and removed before structural cutting, preserving condition.
Recovered units move to Wattmare's facility for processing.
Each part is cleaned, measured and graded as-recovered, serviceable or to-recondition.
Where needed, parts are machined and rebuilt to class tolerance to OEM specs.
Dimensional checks, NDT and run/pressure testing, with an inspection record.
Marine-grade and export crating with full documentation.
Air freight in 24–48 hours for emergencies, sea freight for complete units.
Two ways to buy
As-recovered (used genuine): removed and cleaned, sold in serviceable used condition for budget repairs and non-critical spares.
Reconditioned to class tolerance: machined, rebuilt and tested to OEM specification — near-new performance at a fraction of new price. Both are genuine OEM-origin parts; the difference is the level of restoration. Every part ships with an inspection report and, where applicable, a reconditioning record.
Can I trust used parts?
Every part is checked before it ships: visual and dimensional inspection against OEM tolerances; crack detection / NDT where relevant (liners, journals, turbine components); pressure and leak testing for coolers and pumps; run/spin testing for rotating assemblies.
Parts are graded honestly — used, serviceable or reconditioned — never overstated, and documented with inspection photos before dispatch. Where survey acceptance is needed, we supply supporting documentation.
Beyond spares
Alongside individual spares we recover complete main and auxiliary engines, gensets and power packs, turbochargers, separators, pumps and compressors as whole units — ideal for repowering, standby/spare engines and donor units for major overhauls.
Removed under survey, condition-graded, reconditioned to requirement and run-tested where possible, with documentation for import. Send the make, model and rating and we'll quote a recovered or reconditioned unit.
An industry in transition
The Hong Kong International Convention entered into force on 26 June 2025, and many Alang yards have invested in upgrades and hold Statements of Compliance from classification societies. Standards do vary plot to plot — so Wattmare deliberately sources from responsibly-operated yards, and reusing genuine recovered machinery keeps serviceable equipment in service rather than scrapped.
How it compares
| Yard | Scale | Compliance | For spares buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alang (India) | World's largest by tonnage | 100+ HKC-compliant plots | Deepest pool of recoverable genuine machinery + export reach |
| Gadani (Pakistan) | Smaller current throughput | Fewer formal certifications | Limited recovered-parts channel |
| Chittagong (Bangladesh) | High volume, low cost | Long-standing scrutiny | Less structured parts recovery |
| Aliaga (Turkey) | Smaller scale | EU-list approved | Higher cost; alongside method |
A factual comparison — for genuine recoverable spares at competitive prices with strong export logistics, Alang leads.
The cost advantage
Recovered genuine spares typically cost 30–50% less than new OEM, and up to ~70% on some items — the value is in recovery, inspection and reconditioning, not new-manufacturing. You also avoid OEM lead-time premiums and minimum-order quantities, and for obsolete parts it's often the only economical source at all. Faster delivery cuts vessel downtime, where the real cost lies.
Alang → Bhavnagar → world
Parts are recovered at Alang, then processed and warehoused at Wattmare's Bhavnagar facility minutes away. Emergency spares move by air freight from nearby gateways to major ports in 24–48 hours; heavy units and complete engines go by sea via Gujarat/Mumbai ports.
We handle the full export file and ship regularly to the Middle East, Singapore and Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond.
Who buys from Alang
Need a genuine part fast during a port call or breakdown — without an OEM lead time.
Sourcing cost-effective spares across a fleet, with documentation.
Overhauling older vessels where OEM parts are obsolete or uneconomic.
Needing donor units and reconditioned components.
Running ex-marine engines and needing genuine spares.
Reselling genuine recovered spares regionally.
The niche within the niche
When an engine model is out of production, genuine spares often only survive on decommissioned ships at Alang — legacy Sulzer RND/RTA, older MAN B&W, vintage ABB VTR turbochargers, discontinued Woodward governors. We trace parts across recovered stock and incoming ships by nameplate, drawing number or a sample part — and if it isn't in stock yet, we monitor new recoveries and notify you when a match arrives.
Simple & fast
Engine make/model + part name/number, or a photo of the nameplate or old part.
We check on-hand stock + incoming Alang recovery and reply with availability, condition & price.
As-recovered or reconditioned; confirm quantity and delivery port.
We share inspection photos, confirm freight and issue export documents.
Air for emergencies, sea for large units — with tracking.
No part number? Send a photo or the nameplate — we'll identify it.
Brands found at Alang
Because ships of every era arrive at Alang, both current and long-discontinued models are recoverable. Don't see your brand? Send your part list.
The complete guide
Alang exists because of geography and economics: the Gulf of Khambhat's huge tidal range and a firm, gently-sloping beach let entire ships be grounded on a single high tide and dismantled safely as the water recedes. Over four decades this turned a stretch of Gujarat coastline into the world's largest ship-recycling complex — and, for engineers, the world's deepest store of genuine, recoverable marine machinery.
The key is survey-first recovery: machinery is removed and preserved before structural cutting, not torched as scrap. Rotating gear (turbochargers, pumps), main-engine components (liners, pistons, covers), heat exchangers and electronics survive recycling best when handled this way. Each item is identified by OEM make, model and serial number so it can be matched to demand — which is exactly how obsolete spares re-enter the market.
A recovered Alang part is genuine by origin — it was built by the OEM and fitted to a real ship. That is different from aftermarket copies. Reconditioning then restores it to class tolerance: measure, machine, rebuild, test. The result performs close to new at a fraction of the price, with a documented inspection trail.
Check the nameplate and any cast or stamped drawing/part numbers, and ask for inspection reports and photographs. A reputable supplier grades parts honestly — used, serviceable or reconditioned — and provides dimensional and NDT records for critical items. Wattmare supplies this documentation as standard.
Send the engine make and model, the part name and number (or a nameplate photo), the quantity, your delivery port and whether it's urgent. Decide the condition grade you need, confirm freight mode (air vs sea) and request the export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and any inspection records.
The Hong Kong Convention entered into force in June 2025 and many Alang yards hold Statements of Compliance, though standards still vary between plots. Sourcing from responsibly-operated yards — and reusing genuine recovered machinery — keeps serviceable equipment in service and reduces demand for new manufacturing.
Choose recovered or reconditioned Alang parts when an item is expensive, obsolete, or needed fast. Choose new OEM for safety-critical components where you specifically require new, or where the part is cheap and readily available. For most older and mid-life tonnage, Alang sourcing is the smart default — genuine quality, far lower cost, far faster delivery.
FAQ
Yes. Alang is a licensed, regulated ship-recycling hub in Gujarat, India, and trading in recovered marine machinery is a legitimate, established business. We source from responsibly-operated yards, inspect every part and supply proper export documentation. Recovered parts are genuine OEM components removed from real ships — buying them is both legal and, for many engineers, the smartest way to obtain authentic spares.
Yes. Because the parts are removed from actual OEM-built ships, they are genuine by origin — not aftermarket copies. A part pulled from a MAN B&W or ABB unit on a recycled vessel is a real MAN B&W or ABB part. Authenticity is built in, including for brands and models no longer in production.
It depends on the option. As-recovered parts are cleaned, inspected and sold in serviceable used condition. Reconditioned parts are measured, machined and rebuilt to class tolerance, then tested — performing close to new. Every part is graded honestly and documented with inspection photos before dispatch.
A very wide range. Common finds: turbochargers (ABB, MHI/MET, Napier, IHI, KBB), main engines (MAN B&W, Wärtsilä/WinGD, Sulzer, Mitsubishi UEC), auxiliary engines (Caterpillar, Daihatsu, MAK, Bergen, Yanmar), Woodward governors, and Alfa Laval/GEA separators and heat exchangers.
Ships are beached and surveyed before dismantling. Machinery is carefully removed to preserve condition, then transported to our Bhavnagar facility, where each part is cleaned, inspected, graded, reconditioned if needed, tested, documented and export-packed. Our location beside the yards allows fast recovery of specific parts.
The industry is improving. The Hong Kong Convention entered into force on 26 June 2025, and many Alang yards have invested in upgrades and hold Statements of Compliance from classification societies. Standards vary between plots, so we deliberately source from responsibly-operated yards.
Typically 30–50% compared with new OEM, and up to around 70% on some items. The saving comes from avoiding new-manufacturing cost, OEM lead-time premiums and minimum-order quantities. For obsolete parts, Alang is often the only economical option at all.
For emergencies we ship by air freight to major ports worldwide within 24–48 hours, subject to stock and flights. Larger units and complete engines move by sea. Send your requirement and we'll confirm availability and an indicative delivery time within hours.
The engine make and model, the part name and number if you have it, and the quantity. No part number? A clear photo of the old part or the nameplate is enough. Tell us your delivery port and whether it's urgent.
Yes — complete main and auxiliary engines, gensets and power packs, turbochargers, separators, pumps and compressors as whole units, condition-graded and supplied as-recovered or reconditioned, with run-testing where possible.
This is a speciality. When a model is out of production, genuine spares often only survive on decommissioned ships at Alang. We trace parts across recovered stock and incoming vessels by nameplate, drawing number or sample, and notify you when a match arrives.
Standard export paperwork — commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin — plus inspection or reconditioning records, and additional documentation to support survey or import where required.
Secure international payment by bank transfer (telegraphic transfer) and other agreed methods for export orders, confirmed in writing before dispatch.
Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India — right beside the Alang-Sosiya yard. We source, inspect and recondition locally, then export worldwide: air for emergencies (24–48 hours to major ports) and sea for large units.
Genuine · recovered · 30–50% below OEM
Send your engine make, model and part — we'll reply with availability, condition options and price, usually within hours.
Wattmare — Bhavnagar, Gujarat, beside the Alang ship-recycling yard. Genuine recovered & reconditioned marine spares, worldwide export, 24–48 hr delivery.