Philippines moves to slash shipyard red tape

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The Philippines is moving to overhaul regulation of its shipbuilding and ship repair sector, targeting a one-stop shop and simplified approval process as Manila looks to make domestic yards more competitive. The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) have drawn up a series of proposed reforms aimed at shortening processing times, …

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