http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/...s-20130606
Anyone knows the impact of these on ship builders like YZJ?
INitally, thought it will benefit the builders of eco-ships, but realized the eco-ships are mainly about energy efficiency design. From what I read, it has nothing to do with ballast fitting technology.
But the good things is, YZJ eco-ships that are delivered to carisbrook did receive a glowing report from GL, organization that gave EEDI certification.
quote from
http://www.carisbrookeshipping.net/newsa...ID=240&src=:
“At GL we see the EEDI as a powerful driver of innovation within the maritime industry, both in terms of shipyards and designers focusing more on energy efficiency and taking advantage of new computational tools and ship owners who now have a clear guide to rely on in ordering new ships,” said Dr Pierre C. Sames, SVP Research and Rule Development of GL Maritime Services. “Our calculations show that these new vessels are
some 30% below the reference EEDI line, which is a reflection of the commitment that Carisbrooke has made to invest in an
extremely efficient vessel.”
And YZJ build that, there are some comments online that chinese yards claim of energy efficiency level are scam, that should put that to rest.
ALthough I am not sure how the green rules will affect the shipyards, my guess is:
Possible goods:
1) The smaller players(esp PRC players) with no track in building prowess will be phase out or forced to merged, and reduce competition within china.
Possible bad:
1) Given that shipping companies are not actually in the pink of health, margin of new orders will be squeeze further with these new orders.
Another thought on my mind:
YZJ is competing head on with the korea shipyards, with the move to build big and energy efficient ships, while there is no doubt there is where the biggest pie is, does YZJ has a niche or cost advantage over the korea shipyards? Not just western shipping companies are choosing korea ship yards over china ship yards, but also Chinese shipping companies are doing the same!! hmm... chinese shipyard reputation must stink quite a bit