Background | 03/09/2008

Full steam ahead

by Jochen Tholen, Thorsten Ludwig, Florian Smets

Shipbuilding is one of the industries of the future. In recent years shipbuilding has experienced a huge boom both at an international level and in Europe. » more

Article | 03/09/2008

Buyers wanted

by Christina Hebel

Poland's three largest shipyards are fighting to survive. For years they have been in conflict with the European Commission over financial aid amounting to more than 200 million euros. » more

Article | 03/09/2008

On a growth curv

by Óscar Pascual

Ocean going vessels, military and research ships: the Spanish shipbuilding industry has had impressively high sales figures in recent years, with the volume of orders rising to record levels. » more

Facts | 03/09/2008

Major employers

Whereas dockyard work was once physically demanding, today it is computer-aided and specialised. Businesses with more than 500 employees – many of them part of transnational companies – offer modern workplaces but often face difficulties finding qualified staff. How many people work in the shipbuilding industry? » more

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