OECD Obsession

As shipyards enjoyed a short period of well deserved self-congratulatory celebration in New Orleans in mid-April. At a conference and exhibition intended to showcase the potential of US shipyards, yards and yard suppliers spoke largely among themselves about their glorious potential. There were few if any customers – at least of the owner operator variety – in evidence.

Only Eletson’s Gregory Hadjieletheriades made himself widely available. While the efficient relationship between yards and suppliers requires discussion in the effort to reduce costs, owners are ultimately critical.

So, to a great extent, the shiny booths and glossy giveaways had the impact of a tree falling in the woods with no one around to hear it.

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