Decision No. 2290/QD-TTg approving the master plan on development of Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry up to 2020, with orientations toward 2030.

This Decision approves the master plan on development of Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry up to 2020, with orientations toward 2030, with the following principal contents: The master plan on development of Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry must meet requirements for implementation of Vietnam’s marine strategy up to 2020, thus contributing to socio-economic development; make use of available marine resources, workforce and the development trend of the world shipbuilding industry. The system of shipyards must be reasonably planned and concentrated in regions with advantageous geographical location, natural conditions, market and trading, and traditional maritime zones. The development of the shipbuilding industry must be closely associated with the development of defense, supporting and other industries.