HD Hyundai is advancing plans for a 2.5 million GT shipyard in Thoothukudi, India, as it seeks an overseas production base for tankers and bulk carriers.
HD KSOE, Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean recorded operating rates of 100% or more in H1 2026 while increasing investment in automation and shipyard facilities.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed an MOU with Fraser Industries to provide smart shipyard systems and modernization consulting for Fraser Shipyards in the United States.
HD Hyundai has launched Orion Jade, the first newbuild from the former Hanjin shipyard in Subic Bay since its 2019 closure. The 115,000 dwt tanker is part of a four-ship order.
HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services have signed a partnership agreement to pursue U.S. shipbuilding opportunities, including ship block and module fabrication.
HD Hyundai faces renewed safety scrutiny after a fatal fall at HD Hyundai M&S became the third reported death this year at a shipyard operated by a group company.
HD Hyundai and Schneider Electric have signed an MoU to jointly develop floating data centre infrastructure by combining offshore engineering with power and cooling technologies.
HD Hyundai is developing an AI-based robotic hull care system with partners to automate hull inspection, cleaning and post-service performance verification using underwater robots.
HD Hyundai has received approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register for a large PCTC concept using molten salt reactor propulsion.
