Replacing the Subs

[Czech_pivo]

Really stuff eh ? I'm amazed.

I don't see any of our shipyards getting to that level of automation or level of training - ever. Welcome to be told otherwise.

 

[Underway]

Seaspan is moving in that direction in some areas. They have challenges keeping skilled workers because of their location. But yah, probably not as all in as Korea is.

 

[MilEME09]

Seaspan is moving in that direction in some areas. They have challenges keeping skilled workers because of their location. But yah, probably not as all in as Korea is.

At this level of automation, I wouldn't be surprised that the moment after the contract is signed someone called up the shipyard, had a button pressed and steel starts cutting 5 minutes later.

 

[suffolkowner]

I don't see any of our shipyards getting to that level of automation or level of training - ever. Welcome to be told otherwise.

Noah posted about rumours SK/Hanwha was looking to buy a Canadian shipyard

 

[Czech_pivo]

Noah posted about rumours SK/Hanwha was looking to buy a Canadian shipyard

That would be the only way possible - but only IF they don't buy a unionized yard as I don't see them having a chance in hell in getting to their level of automation in a union shop. Again, happy to be wrong here.

 

[suffolkowner]

That would be the only way possible - but only IF they don't buy a unionized yard as I don't see them having a chance in hell in getting to their level of automation in a union shop. Again, happy to be wrong here.

I think Noah is going to post more about it on their website today.
Irving/Seaspan/Davie or a smaller yard like Ontario Shipyards?
If the yards are having a hard time finding workers no one should oppose automation that still leads to more work

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Seaspan is moving in that direction in some areas. They have challenges keeping skilled workers because of their location. But yah, probably not as all in as Korea is.

The automation is moving ahead slowly, computerized cutting tables, pipe welding machines, mini welding robots. Even that "Dockboy" hull cleaning machine I posted awhile ago makes a difference. If you can have robot prep and weld in a confined space, then you make life easier for everyone. You still need a fire watch and a welder outside surpervising.