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Shipbuilding Opportunities in Bangladesh

The document discusses the opportunities for growth in the shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh. It notes that Bangladesh has over 200 shipyards, two of which have succeeded in building international class vessels. Shipbuilding costs are 15% lower in Bangladesh compared to other countries. The industry is expected to grow significantly as more shipyards achieve international standards to serve foreign orders worth $500 million from countries like Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. The industry employs over 100,000 skilled workers and has experienced 10% annual growth, with opportunities for foreign component and service providers to support the industry's continued development.

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Shipbuilding Opportunities in Bangladesh

The document discusses the opportunities for growth in the shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh. It notes that Bangladesh has over 200 shipyards, two of which have succeeded in building international class vessels. Shipbuilding costs are 15% lower in Bangladesh compared to other countries. The industry is expected to grow significantly as more shipyards achieve international standards to serve foreign orders worth $500 million from countries like Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. The industry employs over 100,000 skilled workers and has experienced 10% annual growth, with opportunities for foreign component and service providers to support the industry's continued development.

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  • Shipbuilding in Bangladesh: Introduction to the presentation on shipbuilding business opportunities in Bangladesh.
  • Summary: Great Potential in Shipbuilding: Highlights the historical context and growth potential of the shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh.
  • Bangladesh is a Big Maritime Nation: Describes Bangladesh's maritime capabilities and its critical role in the shipbuilding sector.
  • International Shipbuilding Boom: Explains the resurgence of international shipbuilding activities in Bangladesh and showcases recent trends.
  • Recent Vessel Deliveries: Lists recent vessel deliveries made by Bangladeshi shipyards to international buyers.
  • Order Pipeline Strength: Addresses the strong order pipeline, indicating future growth opportunities in the shipbuilding industry.
  • Annual Industry Growth: Analyzes the 10% annual growth of the industry and its contribution to Bangladesh's economy.
  • Future Growth Drivers: Focuses on the factors and shipyards that will drive future growth within the local shipbuilding industry.
  • Reasons for Growth: Outlines five major reasons why shipbuilding in Bangladesh is poised for continued growth and success.
  • Opportunities for Providers: Explores opportunities for foreign component and service providers in the Bangladeshi market.
  • Component & Service Demand: Details the demand for components and services across various categories within the shipbuilding sector.
  • Challenges in Shipbuilding: Discusses the challenges faced by the shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh, including bureaucracy and infrastructure issues.
  • Joint Ventures with Bangladeshi Companies: Promotes the benefits and strategic advantages of forming joint ventures with local companies.
  • Support for Danish Companies: Explains available support programs for Danish companies looking to enter the Bangladeshi market.
  • Contact Information: Provides contact details for obtaining further information regarding shipbuilding opportunities in Bangladesh.

UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

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SHIPBUILDING IN BANGLADESH
A PRESENTATION OF THE BUSINESS POTENTIALS FOR COMPONENTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN
THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN BANGLADESH
UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

SUMMARY: GREAT POTENTIAL IN


SHIPBUILDING IN BANGLADESH
Bangladesh has a thousand year old
history in shipbuilding

There are more than 200 shipyards in


the country, which are mainly engaged
in building and repairing low quality
inland vessels
Two shipyards have succeeded in
making international classed vessels –
and many more will come

It is ~15% cheaper to produce a ship


in Bangladesh than anywhere else and
the industry is expected to grow
significantly

To become a major international


shipbuilding nation expertise from high
quality component and service
providers etc. are required

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

BANGLADESH IS A BIG MARITIME NATION

Bangladesh is a maritime nation


with 166,000 km2 of sea area
and more than 200 rivers with a
total length of 22,155 km

Ships have been built in


Bangladesh for centuries and
Bangladesh was once known as
the best place in the world for
shipbuilding

However, in recent years


shipbuilding has primarily
served domestic demand

Today there are ~10,000 inland


vessels,~700 coastal vessels
and ~180 trawlers on the rivers
and seaways. Approximately
90% of all import and export is
transported by sea

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

INTERNATIONAL SHIPBUILDING AGAIN TO


BOOM IN BANGLADESH
Two yards have reached
international standards and are
building ships of up to 8,000 DWT

Out of ~200 shipyards another 8


have potential to build international
ships of up to 10,000 DWT now or
within one year

In 2008 the first ship built for


export in decades was bought by a
Danish company, who are now in
the process of building 8 more ships

~40 vessels are now in order from


Germany, Denmark, Netherlands
and Finland worth USD 500 mill.
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

11 CLASSED VESSELS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO


INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WITHIN THE LAST YEARS…

STELLA MOON, produced for Stella Shipping, CUACUA, produced for the Government MASSIQUE, 3 identical ships produced
Denmark By Ananda shipyard. 2900 dwt of the Republic of Mozambique by for the Government of the Republic of
MULTIPURPOSE CARGO VESSEL Ananda Shipyard. Landing Craft Service Mozambique by Ananda Shipyard.
Range V + MCY. Water Taxi, Service Range V+MCY

MPFUMU, produced for the Government of the


STELLA MARIS, produced for MACHANGA, produced for the Government
Republic of Mozambique by Ananda Shipyard.
Stella Shipping, Denmark By of the Republic of Mozambique by Ananda
Passenger Ship, Ro-Ro Ship + MC
Ananda Shipyard Shipyard. Passenger Cargo Ship + MC

SHAPLA, produced for Terres Des 2 identical ships produced for the
Hommes, Holland by Ananda Maldives by Ananda Ahipping.
Shipyards. Hospital Boat Maldivian Dohani Cargo Boat
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

…AND PIPELINE IS STRONG, ~40 VESSELS IN


ORDER WITH 2 MAIN SHIPYARDS ALONE

The buyers are from all over the world.

Ananda Shipyard has 20 multipurpose


vessels in order from abroad:
10x7,500 DWT
4x6,500 DWT
6x5,500 DWT
and 3 container ships:
3x2,900 DWT

Western Marine has 17 multipurpose


Cargo Vessels in order from abroad:
5x4,100 DWT
12x5,500 DWT
and 1 floating reception vessel:
1x200 DWT

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

THE INDUSTRY HAS GROWN 10% ANNUALLY

Presently more than 100,000


skilled workers and 150,000 semi-
skilled workers are employed in
the shipbuilding industry, and two
million people are linked directly
or indirectly to it

The eight leading shipyards have


had an yearly average revenue
during the last 5 years of USD 45
mill altogether, with the largest
one contributing with USD 10 mill.

The average growth of the


industry in the last five years has
been 10% in terms of revenue

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

THE FUTURE GROWTH IS EXPECTED TO BE


DRIVEN BY THE HIGH QUALITY SHIPYARDS
At least 10 shipyards are expected
to have reach international
standards within the next year

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

GROWTH WILL TAKE PLACE FOR


FIVE MAIN REASONS
Labour is the cheapest in the world

Human resources are available - thousands


skilled workers, engineers and architects
get educated each year and only little
training is needed to elevate skills to
international standards

Government has declared shipbuilding a


priority area and given 5 years of tax
holiday and have also implemented a Green
Channel programme easing import and
export of components

English is widely spoken and business


culture is close to European

Bangladesh has a convenient geographical


position in regards to import and export of
materials and closeness to regional high
growth markets
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

HUGE OPPORTUNITIES (AND NEED) FOR


FOREIGN COMPONENT AND SERVICE PROVIDER
“In Bangladesh virtually all raw materials,
ranging from engines to steel, electronics,
furnishings, cabling, piping and washbasins
have to be imported” (EU research paper 2008)

Local component and service suppliers are not of


international standard. Only 10% of classed
vessels components are locally produced. With
training and partnership it is assumed that
40% could be reached within short time

40% of components for inland ships are locally


produced. This could easily increase to 70%

Market for the components and services should


not be limited to Bangladesh. Engagement in
low cost Bangladesh opens new market
opportunities in neighbouring ship producing
countries and within related areas as
machineries for food processing etc.
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

COMPONENT AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN


DEMAND ACROSS ALL CATEGORIES

Pipes
Safety accessories
Ship’s out fittings (furniture, (life jackets, life
doors, windows, masts etc.) buoys, rescue
baskets etc.)
Anchor
and chain

Rope

Design and Switchgear Piston rings


drawings

Market opportunities for high quality foreign providers exist – especially if cooperation with
a local company is initiated. With training, supervision and guidance it will be possible to
grab a share of the world market for components and services for the shipbuilding industry

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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

WORKING WITH SHIPBUILDING IN


BANGLADESH IS NOT WITHOUT CHALLENGES
Shipbuilders and owners face higher
interest and service charges from
local banks then other sectors

Lack of electricity and gas supply


and weak infrastructure are also
great challenges

Bureaucracy is rather common –


especially when trying to get
licenses and when exporting and
importing goods

Management culture - especially at


middle management level - is not
well developed and it can be difficult
to find qualified workers at this level
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

A JOINT VENTURE WITH A BANGLADESHI


COMPANY IS A GOOD IDEA
Bangladesh is perhaps the cheapest place
in the world to produce components and
services

Shipbuilding will be booming in the years


to come due to the low costs etc.

One becomes a competitive supplier not


only to growth in Bangladesh, but also to
other shipbuilding nations in the region

Bangladesh is located close to a large


number of high growth Asian markets

Business culture is much alike western


making business cooperation easier than
in other Asian countries

Bangladesh has become a parliamentary


democracy
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

SUPPORT TO DANISH COMPANIES WISHING TO


ENTER THE BANGLADESH MARKET IS POSSIBLE
The Business to Business
programme supports Bangladeshi
and Danish companies seeking to
engage in long term strategic
partnerships

Support can be applied for in


three phases:
1. A Contact phase
2. A Pilot phase
3. A Project phase

Up to 90% of all costs can be


covered with a maximum of DKK 5
mill.

For more information please see:


[Link]
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UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK

If you would like to know more about shipbuilding in Bangladesh


and your opportunities please contact the Royal Danish
Embassy in Dhaka at morlyn@[Link] (B2B-Coordinator,
Morten Siem Lynge) for a full report

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