Tsuneishi Heavy Industries’ shipbuilding facility in the Philippines looks to have escaped the worst of the recent typhoon Rai.

The Japanese shipbuilder said it had confirmed the safety of all shipyard employees at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) as well as those belonging to business partners such as ship owners and marine equipment manufacturers.

“Although the communication status of the infrastructure in the area is unstable, the power and water supply have been restored, and the factory equipment damaged by the typhoon is being inspected and repaired,” Tsuneishi said.