Sarbananda Sonowal visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea to explore shipbuilding capabilities

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, where he held a meeting with Chang-yong Kim, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing.

The discussions focused on the shipyard’s manufacturing infrastructure, shipbuilding processes and integration of design and production. During the visit, Sonowal also observed the facility’s shipbuilding operations and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The visit provided an opportunity to examine international shipbuilding practices and technologies that could inform efforts to strengthen India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem.

Insights from the interaction are expected to contribute to India’s efforts to develop its shipbuilding capabilities and advance its broader maritime ambitions, particularly in manufacturing infrastructure, technological adoption and production processes.

FAQs

Who visited the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea?

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea.

Whom did Sarbananda Sonowal meet during the visit?

He met Chang-yong Kim, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing at Hanwha Ocean.

What was the focus of the shipyard visit?

The visit focused on understanding advanced shipbuilding technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and the integration of design and production processes to identify practices relevant to strengthening India’s shipbuilding ecosystem.