From Baird Maritime:
Another fine example of the fastidious work to come from Clarkson Research Services of the UK. This one lists almost all the active builders and repairers of OSVs, drilling rigs and associated vessels.
While it makes no recommendations as to the value or performance of the shipyards listed, it does provide a comprehensive catalogue of their capabilities.
It lists most of the significant players in this currently booming sector. There are, though, some notable omissions. There are also some defunct yards included.
Given the difficulty of persuading shipbuilders to fill in forms, even in their own best promotional interests, these deficiencies are understandable. A roughly 80 percent accuracy rate is acceptable with this kind of exercise. This book is probably a little better than that.
Two countries that this reviewer knows particularly well are Australia and Malaysia. The Australian listing is completely wrong and Malaysia has many gaps. This is a pity.
Nevertheless, it is a good overall effort that will be useful to anyone needing to build or repair an offshore vessel of whatever type.
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Clarkson Research Services London, UK Web: www.crsl.com