Responsible ship recycling. Transparent brokerage.
Independent & family-operated since 2013

An uncommon partner
for end-of-life tonnage.

DUX Ship Recycling is an independent ship recycling and demolition brokerage firm providing comprehensive brokerage and advisory services to shipowners, operators, insurers and maritime stakeholders worldwide.

Who we are

Specialists in the sale & redelivery of vessels destined for recycling.

We offer end-to-end solutions that combine commercial brokerage, technical advisory, and direct cash buyer capabilities. Our role is to bridge the gap between shipowners, certified recycling yards, authorities and insurers — ensuring transactions are executed safely, transparently and in full regulatory compliance.

With hands-on experience in both EU and non-EU recycling frameworks, DUX supports vessels trading under various flags and operational conditions, including As-Is-Where-Is deliveries, damaged or arrested vessels, and time-sensitive demolition cases.

Our services extend beyond pure brokerage. We actively advise our clients throughout the entire process:

  • Recycling strategy and yard selection
  • Regulatory compliance and documentation
  • Coordination with P&I Clubs, Classification Societies and authorities
  • Risk assessment and transaction structuring

Where appropriate, DUX also acts as a direct cash buyer, allowing us to offer flexible commercial solutions and fast decision-making for complex or distressed tonnage. We maintain close working relationships with approved recycling yards mainly in Turkey, maritime authorities and industry partners — enabling reliable, practical and market-driven outcomes.

At DUX, we believe ship recycling is not merely the end of a vessel's life, but a process that demands responsibility, technical understanding and trust. Our objective is to protect our clients' interests while ensuring each transaction is handled professionally, efficiently and in line with international standards.
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What drives us

Mission, vision & values.

Our mission

To deliver sustainable, transparent and fully-compliant end-of-life solutions for vessels — protecting client interests at every step of the process.

Our vision

To be the most trusted independent ship recycling broker — setting the benchmark for safety, transparency and environmental responsibility worldwide.

Our values

Reliability, transparency, environmental stewardship, technical rigour, and genuine partnership with every client and counterparty.

In operation

Boots on the dock, eyes on the hull.

Across cranes, terminals and tide — our brokerage operates where the steel meets the sea.

Milestones

Over a decade of disciplined growth.

From a single Istanbul office in 2013 to a brokerage with 50+ recycling transactions — the milestones that shaped DUX.

2013 / Foundation

DUX Ship Recycling founded in Istanbul

Boutique brokerage with a single office and a clear mission: bring transparency to the recycling market.

2016 / First major project

Successful recycling of a 25,000 DWT tanker

Our first headline-grade transaction — full P&I and class coordination, delivered ahead of schedule.

2017 / Quality system

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Formal certification of our environmental management system — the foundation of every project since.

2018 / Expansion

European & Asian market expansion

Active partnerships with shipowners and yards across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

2024 / Recognition

International Sustainable Maritime Award

Recognised globally for sustainable recycling practices and consistent transparent reporting.

DUX by numbers

A track record you can audit.

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Get in touch

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