Medium-size yards look to conversion market

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The market for Singapore companies specialising in ship conversion and in international dredging is discussed. To fight competition from China and Indonesia, Singapore yards have won contracts for complex, high value conversion projects.

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Niches suit nicely

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Issues are presented concerning the commercial success of the shipbuilding industry in Singapore. The industry's concentration on the niche markets of boxships, cable ships, tugs, aluminium craft and offshore vessels is discussed.

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Repair yards remain confident

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Issues are presented concerning the commercial success of the ship conversion and upgrading industry in Singapore. The growing intensity of competition from shipyards in China and the Middle East is discussed.

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