seatec - Finnish marine technology review 1/2016 | Page 7

36 40 36 Marine subcontractors face tough competition A new comprehensive report on marine subcontractor networks in Finland has been published by the University of Turku. The report outlines what is required of ­contemporary maritime subcontractors. It is not an easy job. 40 Start-ups at Sea? “Disruption” is not a term usually linked with the marine industry – actually, one might think that this is a reference to a ship in trouble. Nevertheless, there are those industry pioneers who feel that “rocking the boat” – so to speak – can lead to increased momentum and better business opportunities. Pierpaolo Barbone, President of Wärtsilä Services is convinced that the marine industry provides an enormous amount of possibilities for new product and service innovations. 42 New on Board 47 Company Directory seatec 1/2016 5