Government and yards fight back

Article Abstract:

The political and economic reasons behind the reopening of shipyards in Japan are discussed. The impact of the move and the attempts to restructure Japan's shipbuilding industry in the face of stiff competition from Korea is examined.

Supply and demand, Cover Story, Economic policy, Deregulation, Shipping industry, Shipbuilding

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IE set to order new SPS vessel

Article Abstract:

Intelligent Engineering is close to signing a contract with a German shipyard that would build a barge using the company's Sandwich Plate System (SPS) composite-materials technology. The barge would be a demonstrator for SPS.

Germany, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Barges, Usage, Innovations, Design and construction, Contract agreement, Composite materials, Shipyards

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Going cruising

Article Abstract:

The expansion of the cruise ship building industry in Japan is discussed. Contracts to secured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK and IHI are examined and the potential for the home cruise market in Japan is assessed.

Management, Cruise lines, Cruise ships, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Company Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha

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