Thai boatbuilders joins forces in post tsunami aid project
By IBI Magazine
A group of marine professionals in Thailand has launched a new 10m (33ft) long tail fishing boat in glass reinforced plastic (GRP) following the rising cost of timber in the post-Tsunami affected region. Having released the first hull from the mould on Monday, the group is now able to build another three long tail boats a week using the existing mould set-up. Those interested in funding the project or setting up moulds for their own boatyard are urged to contact the following:
(7 July 2005)
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