Shipbuilding websites to co-operate

ZoHakuWeb.com and Tribon.com are in talks to see how information can be accessed from each other?s websites. ZoHakuWeb?s business-to-business site is mainly focused on the technical information exchange between shipyards and marine equipment suppliers. It covers online catalogues, design support, application service provider functions and digitised purchase orders. Currently about 100 companies (20 shipyards and 77 marine equipment suppliers) have joined. Tribon.com is an Internet based service for the shipbuilding industry linking together shipyards, maritime equipment suppliers and ship owners. It has a database of shipbuilding components containing 3D models, design information, pictures, technical specifications and commercial information. More than 110 shipyards and 150 suppliers have signed up, says the company. It is hoped an agreement will be finalised in early 2002.