
HD Hyundai Faces Safety Scrutiny After Third Fatal Shipyard Accident
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 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 Heavy Industries hosted a Tamil Nadu government delegation at its Ulsan shipyard as the company advances plans for a new shipyard project in India.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries issued a formal apology after a fatal fire aboard ROKS Hong Beom-do at its Ulsan shipyard. The case also involved a revised major accident disclosure during rescue operations and is likely to remain under investigation.

Three Jeongjo the Great-class Aegis destroyers gathered at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan shipyard—Jeongjo Daewang, Dasan Jeong Yakyong and Daeho Kim Jongseo—highlighting build milestones and capabilities.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed its first U.S. Navy MRO project on USNS Alan Shepard and will begin work on Cesar Chavez from the 19th this month, strengthening its role in Navy ship maintenance.

The Supreme Court has upheld the suspended sentence of a safety manager at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries following a fatal accident at the Ulsan shipyard. The incident involved a falling steel plate.

Over five decades, HD Hyundai expanded from its early Ulsan shipyard to become a globally recognized shipbuilder. The company’s production progress, naval and commercial ship programs, and worldwide customer network culminated in its recent 5,000-ship delivery milestone.

U.S. naval operations chief Adm. Daryl Caudle met with HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean executives during visits to Ulsan and Geoje shipyards, where both companies outlined cooperation plans linked to the MASGA initiative and U.S. naval programs.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a letter of intent with Peru’s SIMA to co-develop submarines for the Peruvian Navy, with a final agreement expected within this year and construction planned at the Ulsan shipyard.
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