STX Finland, which is part of STX Europe group in Oslo, has strengthened its board by appointing two non-executive directors.

Lauri Raitala, who is Finnish and Carl-erik Steen, who is Norwegian both have extensive experience from senior positions in major companies.

STX Shipbuilding & Offshore, the troubled South Korean owner or STX Europe, has put STX Finland that has two shipyards and  its 66% stake in STX France up for sale to strengthen its finances.