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26 Finnish technology will break ice in Sakhalin region In the spring of 2014, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard received an order for a total of four new ships from Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company. Arctech’s CEO Esko Mustamäki notes that it is important to build these ships – not only from the point of view of the shipyard, but also for the purpose of livening up the entire Finnish maritime cluster. 32 Change of ownership at Turku shipyard Finnish shipbuilding expertise is still in demand. The Turku shipyard in southwestern Finland was acquired by new German owners who are not only experienced but also have the wherewithal to do things right. Work at Turku shipyard will be continued for a long time yet. This is good news for the shipyard personnel and subcontractors alike. 38 Shipbuilding projects looming ahead for RMC 42 New on Board 47 Company Directory 26 32 seatec 1/2015 5