CROATIAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS SINGAPORE'S SHIPYARD

SINGAPORE, March 30 (Hina) - The Singaporean and Croatian shipbuilding industries may find an interest in joint cooperation, Croatian Foreign Minister Mate Granic said on Saturday after visiting Singapore's Senmbawang shipyard. After a meeting with the president of Senmbawang's board of directors, Philip Yeo, Granic said that the Singaporean company showed an interest in Croatian shipbuilding experience and technology. The two sides agreed to exchange delegations to look at possitilities of cooperation. Senm bawang developed into one of the biggest shipyards of southeastern Asia after taking over installations from the British Royal Navy in 1968. Its revenues exceeded one billion US dollars in 1995, most of it coming from the overhaul of ships and the conversion of cargo ships into luxury cruisers. With the visit to Senmbawang, Granic and members of the Croatian delegation concluded a two-day official visit to Singapore and were scheduled to leave for Bangkok later on Saturday. (hina) vm 301050 MET mar 96