uniquely specialised project team from its wide partner network , based on the individual project needs .
According to the company , this approach allows RMC to eliminate all non-value adding elements while retaining excellent flexibility . At the same time , all partners are fully committed to the project ’ s success from the very beginning all the way up to vessel delivery , with RMC acting as the project manager .
DEFENCE DEAL
“ The Finnish Defence Forces trust our know-how regarding the construction of new naval combat vessels and this is a big and significant step for RMC ,” says Heikki Pöntynen , CEO of RMC .
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80 suppliers responded to the request .
The latest proof of the effectiveness of the concept was received in September 2016 , as it was announced that Rauma Marine Constructions will build four vessels capable of operating in ice conditions for the Finnish Defence Forces .
Under its ‘ Squadron 2020 ’ agenda , the Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces will ensure – in cooperation with RMC – its shipyard capacity , security of supply and other building prerequisites for combat vessels . Originally , more than 80 domestic and international suppliers responded to the request for information regarding Squadron 2020 .
While nothing beyond a letter of intent has materialised yet , it is known that Squadron 2020 vessels are constructed for homeland defense purposes and the detailed composition of the combat system will be clarified as planning goes forward . According to Heikki Pöntynen , CEO of RMC , the impact on jobs should be considerable , too .
“ The Finnish Defence Forces trust our know-how regarding the construction of new naval combat vessels and this is a big and significant step for RMC . If the project is realised , the impact on job creation in Rauma will be extensive and long-term ,” says Pöntynen .
DANISH FERRY IN THE WORKS
Previously , in June 2016 , the news came in that RMC had been awarded with a contract to build a 158-metre long passenger-car vessel for the Danish ferry operator Mols-Linien . The order ’ s market value is around 68 million euros , making it the
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