About Us
ABOUT
Salasar Balaji ShipBreakers
Salasar Balaji Shipbreakers Pvt Ltd is a family-run ship recycling business established by our Chairman Sanjiv Chaudhry. He is an industry veteran who has been recycling ships, military tanks and factories since 1983. Joining him in the business as of 2013 year is son Abhishek.
His small entrepreneurial venture has evolved to become one of the most reputable and successful shipyards in India. As Salasar Balaji has expanded, the company has been fortunate to gain a team of highly trained employees.
Salasar Balaji combines reliable, traditional values with a modern outlook. Sanjiv brings decades of invaluable experience and strong relationships, while Abhishek is leading a new generation of automation and compliances. A hands-on pair, Sanjiv and Abhishek are frequently onsite to ensure the environmental and safety regulations are being followed to the highest standard. Together, the Chaudhrys are building a cleaner, greener, and safer future in the shipbreaking industry.
In addition to shipbreaking, Salasar Balaji has expanded into trading of shiploads of scraps, finished steel products from around the world and even tanks from Kuwait. They have also ventured into the recycling of factories and power plants and continue to look for opportunities to diversify the business.
HSE Manager
Our HSE Manager is a Salasar Balaji VIP who is always striving for the best. He keeps the shipyard running smoothly, according to stringent MEPC policy guidelines. Commitment to workers’ safety is top of mind, and he meticulously conducts daily incremental evaluations of the shipyard’s processes and systems. He also personally conducts the daily TBT (Toolbox Talk) with the worker. It’s this attention to detail that ensures Salasar Balaji is on top of the stringent health, safety, and environmental standards.
Salasar Balaji Yard Worker
Our hardworking employees make Salasar Balaji a trusted name in ship recycling. Workers receive daily safety training and personal protection equipment, in order to ensure that hazardous materials from ship recycling do not pose any unnecessary risk to their health or to the environment. Through ongoing safety education and mock drills, our employees are always prepared for contingencies. Additionally, workers also have the benefits of Medical Insurance and routine health check-ups. Our motto at Salasar Balaji is: ‘Health and safety of people and the environment is never negotiable!’
