摘要: |
The increased use of the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) makes it more difficult than ever to supply the information our readers look for each year in our annual Construction Survey. Some shipyards choose not to participate, so WorkBoat's annual survey is not a complete list. When boatbuilders opt out, it is often because their clients don't want to disclose what they are building. The total number of boats in our survey is also skewed because at least half a dozen yards have indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity military contracts. In addition, by the time the information is gathered and the magazine is published, new contracts could have been signed. Current trends include the burgeoning offshore wind industry and the use of autonomous vessels. Much of the autonomous vessel industry is driven by military newbuilds, which are shrouded in secrecy for obvious reasons. |