World shipbuilding capacity

Today, the shipbuilding industry under international scrutiny is in a time of transition. There is no doubt that the transport of goods by ship will be an increasingly successful solution as new vessels built to modern technology standards are also used to full capacity. 

In terms of the number of jobs and the need for specialists, the DB Work team can only identify an increase and we continue to see more and more qualified shipping specialists and professionals seeking career opportunities overseas.

What is happening globally with the shipbuilding industry?

Today, as a result of the economic situation and global events of recent years, more and more shipping companies have created alliances and collaborations to make the whole process of distributing and transporting the millions of tonnes of cargo that cross the world's oceans every day as efficient as possible. Still, countries such as China, South Korea, and Japan remain leaders in the Asian shipbuilding segment. Meanwhile, in Europe, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands are also among the most active countries in this respect.

The biggest changes at the international level will be imposed by modern trends which will affect both shipbuilding technology and how leading companies in this segment do business. Here are 4 current trends and challenges in the shipbuilding industry:

• The transition to clean energy: The shipbuilding industry is facing pressure to produce more energy-efficient and low-emission ships in the context of global decarbonization efforts. This means that there is increasing demand for clean technologies and innovations in ship design and operation.
• Cyber security: As ships become more digitized and interconnected, they also become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The industry faces the challenge of protecting these complex systems against cyber threats.
• Industry collaboration: The importance of collaboration in the maritime industry, including shipbuilding, is growing. This could include sharing technologies and innovations, forming alliances to reduce costs, or collaborating on common standards.
• Eco-friendly ships: There is growing interest in more environmentally friendly ships that have a reduced impact on the marine environment. This could include the use of more sustainable construction materials or technologies that reduce pollution from ships.

History of shipbuilding in the Netherlands

The shipbuilding industry in the Netherlands has a long history, dating back to the golden age of the Netherlands, when it was a leader in shipbuilding. In the 20th century, the industry suffered major fluctuations, including a downturn in the 1970s and 1980s due to the energy crisis and economic recession. In recent decades, the industry has enjoyed a renaissance by specialising in the construction of luxury ships, research vessels and yachts. 

However, it faces challenges including international competition, environmental regulations, digitisation and the impact of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, the Netherlands remains an important player in the global shipbuilding industry and DB Work has numerous collaborators in this field, willing to offer jobs to qualified professionals from European countries.

Dutch shipbuilding capacity today

In order to get a clear picture of the shipbuilding as well as ship repair capacity, we need to review how many shipyards the Netherlands hosts in each category. Moreover, the scale of this industry also demonstrates the need for qualified personnel to meet the demand for all kinds of naval vessels being built in the Netherlands.

Ship Repair Yards - There are 31 ship repair yards in the Netherlands, with DAMEN MAASKANT SHIPYARDS STELLENDAM accounting for 16.32% of the value of this market.

Shipyards for Construction - There are 34 shipyards for repair, but some of those that can also perform repair procedures can be repeated in this list. The largest of these is DAMEN SCHELDE NAVAL SHIPBUILDING.

The entire success of this shipbuilding industry in the Netherlands is mainly due to the skilled employees and specialists that Dutch shipyards are constantly looking for. That's why the best time to get a job in the Netherlands in this field is right now. And we invite you to see the benefits of employment through DB Work.

Benefits of employment through DB Work

Employing through DB Work brings you a lot of advantages both in terms of transport and accommodation, but also in terms of medical insurance and the possibility to settle in the Netherlands very quickly. Here is the list of benefits you will get with such an employment contract:

• Are you ready for your new career in the Netherlands? If you are interested in a job in the Netherlands, send your updated CV to job@dbwork.com.
• Here we present you the benefits that you get with a DB Work contract:
• Local transport provided with a DB Work service car
• Accommodation with everything you need to live comfortably
• Work equipment
• Medical health insurance included
• Support throughout the contract period to obtain various documents or to solve work related problems
• International transport by coach or plane, provided by DB Work
• Access to guides with comprehensive information about living in the Netherlands
• Access to the Plan4Flex app where you receive real-time information about your work.

Take the opportunity, send a CV to job@dbwork.com and get a job in the Netherlands now!