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 Major shipbuilders have to:
- create new customer services
- transform manufacturing processes
- integrate advanced technologies onboard
- managing the whole supplier/subcontractor chain is critical to maintain a competitive edge.
Shipbuilders look for multi-system packages from a single source and expect quality and conformity to the highest maritime standards
At present, South Korea, Japan and China hold nearly two-thirds of market share in terms of gross tonnage), with Europe accounting for some 20%.
Apart from military vessels - which are often nationally-built - tankers, bulk carriers and containerships have shown solid growth.
Specialized vessels, like chemical carriers, liquid natural gas carriers (LNGs), ferries, ro-ros and cruise ships have also seen healthy growth.
Also, the stimulus from offshore oil and gas, new environmental laws for double-hull tankers, a demand for high-performance handysize ships (20,000 to 50,000 dwt), and cruise tourism are creating new opportunities. Increased international trade and intensified oil production have especially contributed to the building of new container ships and advanced LNGs.
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