Shipbuilding capacity must grow to meet fleet replacement demand, says BV
While top-tier shipyards are focused on high-value ships, there is a looming shortage of berths to build bulk carriers and tankers
Skilled shipyard labour shortages, supply chain challenges for equipment and the need for more shipyard capacity must be addressed to meet the demand for more efficient ships, says Bureau Veritas’ Asia Pacific senior vice-president Alex Gregg-Smith