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The Objective of the Current Lula Government Is to Resume Investments in Naval and Offshore Industry Projects in the Country. Minister Fernando Haddad Met with SINAVAL to Discuss Future Funds That Will Be Applied in the Sector.
SINAVAL’s Projections for the Future of the Brazilian Naval Market Are Quite Optimistic. The Current Minister of Finance of the Lula Government, Fernando Haddad, Met with Representatives of the Company This Week. Thus, Investments for the Resumption of the Naval and Offshore Industry in the Current Brazilian Scenario Were Discussed. The Segments Are Essential for Maintaining Employability in the National Market Throughout President Lula’s Term.
Lula Government Joins SINAVAL to Discuss Current Scenario and Future Outlook of the Naval and Offshore Industry in Brazil, with Expectations for Investments in Projects in the Sector
Over the Past Few Years, the Brazilian Naval and Offshore Industry Has Been Suffering from Low State Investment.
Furthermore, the International Market’s Attention to Projects in the Country Has Not Been as Constant, Due to Low Government Incentives.
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Thus, the New Lula Government Seeks to Resume the Sector, Counting on SINAVAL’s Support to Keep the Naval and Offshore Industry Running Throughout Its Term.
The Minister of Finance Fernando Haddad Met with Representatives of the Company to Discuss the Current Situation of the Sectors.
SINAVAL Itself Reported That, Until December 2022, Four New Financing Contracts Were Signed with Resources from the Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), Totaling R$ 491 Million.
In the Same Period of 2021, More Than R$ 570 Million Were Applied in Six Contracts, a Considerable Drop in the Following Year.
Therefore, They Are Coming Together to Raise the Flag for the Resumption of Investments in the Segment to Foster New Job Opportunities in Brazil.
In This Way, Besides Encouraging the Naval and Offshore Industry, the Lula Government Can Contribute to an Improvement in the Economic Situation of the Country in the Next Four Years.
SINAVAL Submits to the Minister of Finance of the Lula Government Necessary State Measures to Boost Investments in the Brazilian Naval and Offshore Industry
The Meeting in the Office of Minister of Finance Fernando Haddad Also Included the Delivery of a Letter from SINAVAL with the Government Measures Needed to Boost the Segments in the Coming Years.
The Goal Is to Obtain from the Lula Government the Necessary Support to Attract Strong Investments in the Brazilian Naval and Offshore Industry.
The Letter Warns of the Main Obstacles to Its Development Which Depend on Actions from the Newly Appointed Government for Their Resolution.
Fernando Haddad Expressed Great Concern About the Low Investments in Projects in the Segments Currently in the Country.
According to Him, the Naval and Offshore Industry Is Essential for Employability in the Nationwide Scenario. Thus, the Current Situation of the Sector Is Causing a Low Rate of Job Opportunities in the Field.
Now, SINAVAL Will Keep an Open Dialogue with the Ministry of Finance of the Lula Government and, in the Coming Days, Will Present a More Extensive and In-Depth Document for Review by the Minister and His Working Team.
Get to Know SINAVAL
SINAVAL Is the Institution That Represents Brazilian Shipyards Located in Various Regions of the Country. SINAVAL’s Mission Is to Defend the Interests of the Industries in This Sector and Participate in Study Groups in Government Agencies and Educational and Research Institutions. SINAVAL Produces and Disseminates Information About the Sector to Society and the Press.
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