Differences Between Military And Commerical Shipbuilding: Applications For The United Kingdom's Ministry Of Defence

by Birkler, J. L.; Rushworth, Denis; Chiesa, James; Pung, Hans; Arena, Mark V.; Schank, John F.

• ISBN13: 9780833036704
• ISBN10: 083303670X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-30
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Looks at the feasibility of UK shipbuilders expanding outside their domestic military contracts into the worldwide commercial or foregin military markets,

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
Figures	ix
Tables	xi
Summary	xiii
Acknowledgements	xix
Abbreviations	xxi
Introduction	1	(6)
Military and Commercial Shipbuilding Trends	7	(20)
World	7	(5)
United Kingdom	12	(5)
Other Countries	17	(9)
Germany	18	(2)
France	20	(2)
The Netherlands	22	(1)
United States	23	(3)
Conclusions	26	(1)
How Military and Commercial Shipbuilding Differ	27	(28)
Ship Size and Complexity	28	(5)
Contracting	33	(2)
Design	35	(4)
Production	39	(6)
Security	41	(1)
Quality Control	41	(4)
Workforce Demand	45	(6)
Client Involvement	51	(1)
Business Models	52	(3)
The Potential for Re-Entering the Commercial Market	55	(18)
A Profile of the Competition	55	(3)
Competition by Region	58	(3)
Competition Among Nations	61	(3)
Other Challenges in Re-Entering the Commercial Market	64	(5)
Market Saturation	64	(1)
Commercial Client Demands	65	(1)
Different Workforce and Process Needs	65	(1)
Facility Constraints	66	(1)
Strong Currency	67	(1)
Falling Prices	67	(2)
Opportunities and Risks	69	(4)
The Potential for Foreign Military Sales	73	(12)
Competition and Market Potential	73	(6)
Matching Supply with Demand	79	(4)
Market Limitations	83	(1)
Conclusion	84	(1)
Integration Versus Specialisation at the Shipyard Level	85	(8)
A Historical Perspective	85	(3)
The Predominance of Specialisation	88	(3)
Costs and Benefits of Integration	91	(2)
Conclusion	93	(16)
APPENDIX
A. Commercial and Military Ship Tonnage Definitions and Comparisons	97	(2)
B. Selected National Commercial Shipbuilding Order Books	99	(10)
Bibliography	109