Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia
To enhance the prospect of offering SBSR products and services to the international market,
Malaysia needs to enhance its capabilities and nurture its manpower to cater for high-end,
specialized and revenue-generating activities.
Some recommendations have been given by associations for the local industry to invest in
cutting edge technology in order to compete with global players 9 :
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• Shipbuilding robotics
• 3D Printing technology
• Integrated electric propulsion
• Ballast free ship design
• LNG-fueled engines
• Solar and wind powered ships
Malaysian Shipbuilding/Ship Repair Industry Report 2017/2018
Environmental Scan – Maritime (Shipbuilding and Ship Repair -SBSR) Sector
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