Intends to heighten the global competitive edge of Japan’s shipyards
The Japanese government is working with industry players to establish some basic guidelines in a move to strengthen the country’s shipbuilding industry.
The ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) intends to heighten the global competitive edge of Japan’s shipyards through industry restructuring and business revamp.
The broad outline of the guidelines include corporate alliance and business consolidation, entering new market and new sector, and strengthening the maritime cluster.
Shipyards that develop their business according to those directors would receive tax incentives or other regulatory benefits.Meanwhile, the Japan Ship Exporters’ Association announced Tuesday that Japanese shipbuilders signed 18 newbuilding orders totalling 550,000 gross tonnes in May, down 41% year-on-year in gross tonnes terms.
Source: Seatrade-Asia
