The
shipbuilding industry today is facing major challenges. As a result of overcapacities in previous years, charter rates are falling. However, the trend for technical modernisation, new emissions and ballast water regulations, as well as escalating fuel costs, are actually helping to still keep the order books full for suppliers to the sector. Asia's most important marine exhibition is Marintec in Shanghai, it's at the centre of these developments and this means it remains a 'must-attend' event for VEGA and their innovative, 80 GHz radar technology. In response to the increasing demands for greater efficiency and accuracy, this level solution provides the right answers – for cargo ships, cruise liners and yachts alike.