In the past, shipyards did practically all by themselves. Now, the shipyard is mainly an integrator. It needs an efficient and effective network to build today’s magnificent ships in co-operation with the shipyard.

In MEYER TURKU, over 80% of the ship’s value is procured from the partner network. Basically all equipment and materials are procured, and over 80% of design and engineering is performed by external engineering offices. 25-30% of surface-treated hull work is made by subcontractors and about 80% of prefabricates are procured from external workshops. About 80% of the outfitting is conducted by the supplier network, mainly using turnkey contracts.

In our suppliers’ we value reliability, innovativeness, flexibility and cost efficiency. We expect our suppliers or subcontractors:

• to be reliable, in other words committed to deliveries according to schedules, agreed technical specification and quality requirements
• to be cost efficient and flexible when needed
• to be innovative and prepared to grow and produce something new
• to be committed to working in keeping with the end-customer's interests
• to be committed to the spirit of the contract, not only the wording
• to be ready to inform us immediately of any problems and take immediate mitigation action
• to be committed to the spirit of health and safety rules
• to have sufficiently solid financial standing
• to naturally comply with the national laws and regulations as well as the regulations of the shipyard
• to be ready to take care of the social and environmental obligations
• to be willing to treat suppliers and employees fairly