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30 30 Positive progress for Rauma shipyard Established in the summer of 2014 to continue the 36 shipbuilding traditions in the city of Rauma on the southwestern coast of Finland, the RMC shipyard (Rauma Marine Constructions Oy) has recently received quite a few orders for new RoPax ferries and govern- ment vessels, including four corvettes for the Finn- ish navy. 36 Science pushes shipyards Future maritime expertise goes hand in hand with qual- ity research and education. Finnish shipyards seek col- laboration with universities in order to boost innova- tions and profitability via academic means. Another key concern is making sure that the maritime sector will continue to benefit from academically trained experts. Aalto University recently announced two significant collaborations with the shipyards of Turku and Rauma. 42 Race for the Finnish Line 48 New on Board 53 Company Directory seatec 2020 7