<p>Consolidation &#8211; and by extension greater focus and economies of scale &#8211; continues in the revived Japanese shipbuilding sector with news that Imabari Shipbuilding, the nation’s top yard, is to take control of Japan Marine United (JMU). The Higaki family-controlled Imabari announced yesterday it will up its stake in JMU from 30% to 60%, and &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/imabari-to-take-control-of-japan-marine-united/</p></p>