In both cases, ship-breakers bid for the ship, and the highest bidder wins the contract.[21] The ship-breaker then acquires the vessel from the international broker who deals in outdated ships.[22] The price paid is around $400 per tonne and the poorer the environmental legislation the higher the price.[23][24] The purchase of water-craft makes up 69% of the income earned by the industry in Bangladesh, versus 2% for labour costs.[5] The boat is taken to the decommissioning location either under its own power or with the use of tugs.[6]