seatec - Finnish marine technology review 1/2013 | Page 33

Photos: Ari Mononen The shipbuilding industry is in some degree of trouble in most European countries. Tenders for new ships have become increasingly rare worldwide. Shipyards face hard times all over. Even so, the overall situation of Finland’s shipyards may not be so bleak after all. Finnish shipbuilders and their subcontractors possess specialised know-how and have remarkable potential for maritime export projects. seatec 1/2013 31