GD NASSCO and Korea\u2019s DSEC and Samsung Heavy in MOA
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As cooperation between U.S. and South Korean shipbuilders continues to grow, General Dynamics NASSCO and South Korean shipbuilders DSEC Co. and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. have signed a three party memorandum of agreement (MOA).<\/p>\n
They say that te partnership will advance all three companies\u2019 endeavors in commercial, naval, and other government shipbuilding projects, including the U.S. Navy\u2019s Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS), and will leverage decades of common experience and success teaming in U.S.-South Korean shipbuilding.<\/p>\n
General Dynamics NASSCO has been a leading designer and builder of major naval auxiliary and commercial vessels since the 1950s, delivering over 150 vessels to date. NASSCO is currently building the U.S. Navy\u2019s 20-ship class of John Lewis (T-AO 205) Fleet Oilers and is designing the U.S. Navy\u2019s future Submarine Tender (AS-X) class. Recent commercial programs include ConRo ships, containerships, and medium range (MR) tankers, all designed with DSEC <\/a>and other South Korean partners, leveraging NASSCO\u2019s long history of cooperation with some of the world\u2019s leading ship designers and builders.<\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership brings together three extraordinary companies with a track record of success and over 160 years of combined shipbuilding and design experience,\u201d said Dave Carve<\/a>r, president of General Dynamics NASSCO. \u201cHaving worked closely with DSEC over the last two decades and now welcoming Samsung Heavy Industries, there is great opportunity in leveraging our expertise and years of learning to execute on the next generation of shipbuilding.\u201d<\/p>\n DSEC Co., Ltd. provides a complete range of shipbuilding and marine engineering services, including ship design, material procurement, quality management, shipyard operations and development consulting, logistics support, and eco retrofit solutions. With over three decades of experience, DSEC has worked extensively on U.S. built ship designs and material packages throughout the U.S., supporting a wide variety of commercial, naval, and government ship programs.<\/p>\n \u201cThis MOA strengthens our long-standing collaboration with General Dynamics NASSCO by combining the capabilities of Samsung Heavy Industries and we look forward to contributing greater value to the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industry,\u201d said Mr. Seogyong Youn, president of DSEC.<\/p>\n Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) is recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading shipbuilders, specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and delivery of advanced commercial vessels. Its portfolio includes liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC), container ships, drill ships, and floating production units for the oil and gas industry. SHI currently holds the top global market share in drill ships, LNG carriers, and floating LNG production units (FLNG). The company is actively engaged in the construction of three FLNG units and 120 commercial ships.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough this tri-party collaboration, SHI is committed to leveraging its technological expertise, skilled workforce and production infrastructure to enhance the capabilities of the U.S. shipbuilding industries,\u201d said Mr. Joonyun Kang, director of SHI.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The post GD NASSCO and Korea\u2019s DSEC and Samsung Heavy in MOA<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n