Out of the Jaws of defeat

Article Abstract:

The future of shipbuilders Harland & Wolff, Belfast, was in jeopardy due to lack of work, however in May 2000 an order to build four ropax ships was won, followed by orders for two cruise ships. Issues concerning the future of the shipyard and the training of it's workforce to avoid the use of subcontractors are presented.

Economic aspects, Human resource management, Services, Harland and Wolff PLC, Shipbuilding, Shipyards

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Safety in numbers for British shipyards

Article Abstract:

The UK Shipbuilders and Shiprepairers Association's Marketing Services unit aims to boost the marketing capability of shipyards, especially in seeking work to construct smaller ships for UK and European clients. Centralized market research and promotion will identify opportunities for specific building work.

Marketing

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Time out for Classica job

Article Abstract:

The background to the dispute between shipbuilders Cammell Laird and Costa Cruises over the contract for lengthening 'Costa Classica' is discussed. The arbitration between the two has not yet brokered a solution and the ship has returned to Genoa.

Passenger Ships, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Water Transportation of Passengers, Contracts, Remodeling and renovation, Cruise lines, Passenger vessels, Cruise ships, Cammell Laird, Costa Cruise Lines

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