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A new comprehensive report on marine subcontractor by the Brahea Centre, an affiliate of the networks in Finland has been published by the University of Turku. The report describes how many Finn- University of Turku. ish marine subcontractors have a positive    The report outlines what is required of contemporary maritime subcontractors. It is not an easy job. attitude and invest in the development of the maritime cluster, even while faced with shipyard closures and other adversities. Competition can be tough. Reli- I able, knowledgeable and quality-conn recent years, some Finnish research- chains of subcontractors more efficiently scious operators who work efficiently and ers have looked closely into the inter- than before. according to schedule probably have what active communication between marine One example of such research is the is needed for subcontractor work, particu- subcontractors and their principals, with ’Report on the Subcontractor Networks in larly if they possess specialised know-how a view to developing the operation of the the Maritime Industry in 2015’ published and expertise. ” The Finnish maritime industry has lived through times of rapid change. seatec 1/2016 37