Medium-size yards look to conversion market
Article Abstract:
The market for Singapore companies specialising in ship conversion and in international dredging is discussed. To fight competition from China and Indonesia, Singapore yards have won contracts for complex, high value conversion projects.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Niches suit nicely
Article Abstract:
Issues are presented concerning the commercial success of the shipbuilding industry in Singapore. The industry's concentration on the niche markets of boxships, cable ships, tugs, aluminium craft and offshore vessels is discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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Repair yards remain confident
Article Abstract:
Issues are presented concerning the commercial success of the ship conversion and upgrading industry in Singapore. The growing intensity of competition from shipyards in China and the Middle East is discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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