ENDURING STRENGTHS IN HIGH-VALUE MARKETS

While much of Europe’s commercial shipbuilding sector continues to contract under intensifi ed competitive pressure from Asia, and China in particular, the industry in Italy retains substantial critical mass and work volume, writes David Tinsley. Underpinning this resilience are pragmatic, unifi ed business strategies and supportive national policy, coupled with an unerring commitment to technological progress and retention of artisan skills.