The Dutch shipbuilding industry booked a turnover of six billion euros in 2006, nearly 25 percent up from the previous year, the Dutch Shipbuilding Industry Association said.
The association, which represents 800 businesses employing 25, 000 workers, expects the figures for 2007 to be equally positive. The impressive growth figures are mainly due to the growth of the world economy and rising demand for luxury yachts from multi- millionaires, the organization said. The Dutch shipbuilding industry is known for its expertise in making special ships such as dredgers, tugs, push tugs and big yachts. However, the industry is coming under great pressure due to a serious shortage of manpower, the association said. The sector currently has 2,500 vacancies for a variety of technical staff, pipe fitters and welders.
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