Japanese yards set to restructure

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The strength of the Japanese yen, coupled with premature orders from many shipowners, are causing problems in the continuing competitiveness of the country's shipbuilding industry. Some of the nation's conglomerates, the owners of Japan's biggest shipyards, have already began implementing efforts aimed at enhancing cost-efficiency and are focusing their energies on projects with better returns on investment. Industry insiders are predicting that mergers and spin-off among the major shipbuilders will be inevitable.

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Consolidation and co-operation

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Issues are presented concerning the commercial success of shipbuilding yards on the island of Java, Indonesia. The size of the shipbuilding industry and its economic strengthening through mergers and joint ventures are discussed.

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Consolidation on the cards in Japan

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Issues are presented concerning the decline in the volume of work won by the Japanese shipbuilding and repair industries. The consolidation of these industries due to increased competition from China and Korea is discussed.

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