Hanwha Ocean announced that a delegation of seven members of the Royal Thai Navy, including Rear Admiral Chakrawat Saiwong, head of the Policy Planning Department, visited the Geoje plant on the 26th.
The Thai Navy delegation is currently visiting Korea at the invitation of the Republic of Korea Navy. Hanwha Ocean invited them and provided detailed explanations of its shipbuilding technology, localization strategy, and transfer of technology.
Hanwha Ocean expects to actively cooperate with the Thai Navy on the next-generation frigate project it is pursuing during this visit.
Hanwha Ocean is expected to propose a model equipped with cutting-edge sensors and weapons and stealth capabilities for future warfare, contributing to the strengthening of the Thai military's maritime power.
Hanwha Ocean also presented a roadmap to expand cooperation comprehensively in terms of technology transfer, collaboration with local shipyards, and workforce development as a long-term partner for the development of the Thai Navy's capabilities and shipbuilding industry.
Hanwha Ocean has built a relationship of trust with the Royal Thai Navy since delivering the frigate "Bhumibol Adulyadej" in 2018. Rear Admiral Chakrawat Saiwong noted, "I felt a sense of pride watching the Bhumibol Adulyadej sailing vigorously during the maneuver training conducted in December last year."
A representative from Hanwha Ocean stated, "As a reliable partner, we will contribute to the enhancement of Thai naval capabilities and the strengthening of the shipbuilding industry's capacity as well as economic development through securing contracts for successor frigates."