Japan weighs 'national shipyard' to revive shipbuilding sector

Japan weighs 'national shipyard' to revive shipbuilding sector

TOKYO -- The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party are drafting policies to revitalize the country's shipbuilding industry, includin

Japan seeks to double shipbuilding output by 2030

Japan is weighing bold steps to rejuvenate its once-dominant shipbuilding industry, including the establishment of a government-backed national shipyard, as part of a wider strategy to restore maritime manufacturing capabilities critical to national security. The proposal, submitted to prime minister Shigeru Ishiba by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, calls for the rehabilitation …

India plans full-spectrum maritime push to challenge global shipbuilding giants: Report

NEW DELHI : India is preparing to launch a series of mission-mode measures to transform itself into a global shipbuilding and maritime services hub, according to a Mint report citing two people familiar with the government’s plans. The initiative, aimed at building a full-service maritime ecosystem, will include a maritime development fund, revamped shipbuilding assistance schemes, and policies to bolster domestic capabilities across shipbuildin…