Green Offshore Structures Promising Viable Utilization of Shipyard Facilities

• Published in: Journal of shipping and ocean engineering 2012-03, Vol.2 (3), p.153-164
• Main Authors: Lilas, TE, Dagkinis, I K, Nikitakos, N V, Vatistas, A A
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Devices; Economics; Employment; Marine; Markets; Offshore structures; Shipbuilding; Shipping; Shipyards; 中小型企业; 可再生能源; 可持续发展; 离岸结构; 竞争优势; 经济衰退; 船厂; 设施
• ISSN: 2159-5879; 2159-5887

The shipbuilding industry in Europe is in crisis due to the recent economic recession and competition from countries with low labour costs. Greek shipyards have been forced to make a series of structural changes which have resulted in lower employment levels. Although these changes were gradually creating the conditions for shipyards profitably to re-enter international markets, the current economic crisis and the consequences to the shipping sector have created major problems to the shipyards employment. Perama shiprepair zone, an industrial zone mainly consisted from SMEs （small and medium enterprises） in shipbuilding and shiprepairing sector, has faced major problem for its survivability. In this article, a new approach is presented. Green offshore structures are expected to create competitive advantages in the zone and be a way to utilize available facilities and recover from the existing situation. International experience through case studies is presented followed by economic and technical feasibility for offshore windturbines construction and wave energy devices in shipyards. Finally, a general model shows that sustainable development is possible and shipyards have the adaptability and resources required tbr the production of renewable energy offshore structures.