The Establishment of the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center to Support the National Defense Industry

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the establishment and management model of the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center to support the national defense industry.The researcher examined the feasibility, risk requirements and various legislation relevant to the organization's establishment. In addition, we have studied and analyzed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and obstacles. The analysis results are used to compile and consider the relationship, rationality, concepts, policies, and theoretical principles, as well as to perform comparative studies with countries in Southeast Asia. The findings of this study can be integrated into the recommendations for the establishment of the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center to support the national defense industry in accordance with the 20-year national strategy, The 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan and the Ministry of Defense Policy.

The results of this study for establishing the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center to support the national defense industry have the following important components: 1) Establishment of the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center in the form of a limited company, with The Bangkok Dock Company (1957) Limited as shareholder, and the Navy as operator of the Ship Maintenance center.  2) The operational concept of the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center focuses on the complete range of operation. It covers research and development, project management and consultancy, especially driving innovation into action. 3) The target area is Nam Nao Beach, Samae San Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province. It is a appropriate area for establishing the Naval Shipyard and Technology Center in accordance with the usability and investment and leads to the development of an organization with efficiency and continuity.