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The Construction of Frigates and Patrol Boats for the Navy at the Shipyards in Rio de Janeiro Excites Special Commission on Naval Industry
Yesterday (05/31), the Special Commission on Naval and Offshore Industry of the State Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj), chaired by Deputy Célia Jordão, was excited about the job creation expectations with the construction of frigates and patrol boats for the Navy at the state’s shipyards. This possibility was discussed during a technical visit to Emgepron and the Naval Technological Cluster. See also: Shipbuilding: Petrobras Signs Contract with Keppel for the Construction of FPSO P-78, Set to Be Installed in the Pre-Salt Layer, in the Santos Basin
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Construction of New Vessels for the Navy at the Shipyards in Rio de Janeiro
Representatives of the public company in Rio de Janeiro, which manages naval industry projects, reported that the Navy needs 12 frigates. Four of these are already under construction in the state of Santa Catarina, with up to 40% local content hiring. The remaining projects can be brought to Rio de Janeiro, with the potential for job creation in the state.
The CEO of Emgepron, Admiral Edesio Teixeira, says they have the capability for intelligence and production, noting that 90% of trade happens by sea. According to him, bringing these Navy vessel construction projects to Rio de Janeiro requires a joint effort between them and the state government. Teixeira states that the blue economy is essential for the development of Rio de Janeiro, which has the full capacity to restructure for growth.
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Plans for the Naval Industry in Rio de Janeiro
According to Deputy Célia Jordão, the work of the commission has been precisely to facilitate communication between the sector and the government, aiming to contribute to the development of a regional management plan that boosts the maritime economy in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Jordão states that during the visit to the Technological Cluster, she saw good prospects for the naval industry with the construction of these new frigates and patrol boats, and that all of this aligns with what the commission seeks, which is job and income generation for the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Admiral Ilques Barbosa Júnior, former commander of the Navy, asserts that there is no more time to waste, and remaining stagnant is a significant risk for Brazil’s development. According to him, it is an economic security matter. The admiral emphasizes that investment in science, education, and presence in Rio de Janeiro is necessary to change this situation; otherwise, large companies will continue to leave. Without mobility, security, and investments, there will be no jobs.
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Despite having excellent professionals, Brazil is currently facing a crisis in the naval sector, and we must confront shipyards ready to work but that remain nearly idle and/or neglected. The construction of vessels that could be built here is being carried out in Singapore and South Korea.
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