alchedek May 2025

Recently, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strengthening carbon emission regulations, the development of hydrogen ships has become an essential task. In response, the Korean shipbuilding industry is pursuing a multifaceted strategy to lead the future ship-building industry by spearheading eco-friendly ship technology for carbon neutrality, establishing AI-based smart shipyards, developing new materials for special-purpose ships, and maintaining the competitiveness in securing high-value-added vessels such as LNG ships. Additionally, by securing orders for LNG Floating Storage Regasification Units(FSRU) and Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIV), known as ‘floating LNG terminals’, the domestic shipbuilding industry has demonstrated its technological prowess. Based on this, it is expanding opportunities to strengthen the strategic position of Korean shipbuilding in the global market by establishing new growth engines for high-value-added production infrastructure. The government is also…

The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation. As global decarbonization regulations to address the climate crisis are strengthened, fundamental changes have become inevitable across the maritime sector, including the shipping industry. The urgent tasks include the eco-friendliness of ship fuel, the introduction of carbon emission reduction technologies, and compliance with international regulations. Additionally, the wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is accelerating the pace of digital transformation. Autonomous ship technology is moving towards commercialization, and smart ships and big data-based operating systems are becoming the new standard, rapidly reshaping the paradigm of the maritime industry. Innovation for survival is more critical than ever. Amidst this rapidly changing landscape, KR(Korean Register), the only classification institution in the Republic of Korea, is presenting a new path for the maritime industry and…

Republic of Korea, lacking natural resources, is a trade nation with an economic structure that imports raw materials through shipping and exports goods. The shipping and shipbuilding industries are essential to the national economic structure, boasting significant employment and high foreign currency earnings, thereby having a substantial ripple effect. Particularly, shipbuilding, a complex engineering industry that yields results through the construction or production of ships, marine plants, and ship equipment, has established itself as a crucial foundation for domestic industrial growth. The Korean shipbuilding industry, which has provided high-quality ships to the global market with advanced technology, now faces a critical turning point where it must play a leading role in global energy transition, carbon neutrality in the shipping industry, and digital transformation. HD Hyundai Marine Solution, boasting cutting-edge technological…

Shipping, which handles most of the world’s logistics, along with energy industries utilizing abundant marine resources, tourism, and fisheries, are crucial sectors directly linked to national competitiveness. This is why their significance in the global economy is increasing. In last year’s ‘Marine and Fisheries Public Awareness’ survey, 83.2% of respondents positively answered the question of whether Korea should advance as a maritime nation. There is a recognition that ensuring the sustainability of the marine industry through innovation can maintain the competitiveness of the future economy. Korea Ocean Business Corporation(KOBC), the only domestic marine finance specialized institution and comprehensive marine support organization established with the goal of becoming a global maritime powerhouse, has been carrying out various support projects for the development of Korea’s marine industry. Comprehensive Marine Support Agency Leading…

The moment a ship docks, the sea allows no room for complacency. Tension, wave heights, and unpredictable storms exert continuous pressure on mooring ropes, and any lapse in control can lead directly to casualties, equipment damage, and operational halts. Ship mooring operations account for 23% of global maritime accidents annually, with the mooring rope tension of a 200,000-ton super-large container ship reaching up to 400 tons. Existing European QRH(Quick Release Hook) systems, due to their complex linkage structures, incur maintenance costs exceeding 700 million KRW per port annually. With the recent surge in maritime logistics, the size of ships, port utilization rates, and operating speeds are rapidly increasing, and as a result, the frequency of surge phenomena causing accidents during mooring is also rising. In this scenario, the sea demands…

The shipbuilding industry is a crucial sector underpinning global trade and economic activities, yet it is often identified as a major source of carbon emissions contributing to environmental pollution. Thus, the eco-friendly transition of the shipbuilding industry is a contemporary challenge. OMTech is laying the groundwork for the sustainable growth of the shipping industry by providing innovative solutions in the field of eco-friendly ship electrical systems. OMTech is advancing towards becoming a leader in the ship electrical engineering sector through relentless technological innovation and customer-centric services. With a triangular strategy of accumulating expertise, developing customized solutions, and establishing a global network, OMTech is contributing to creating a cleaner and healthier planet, surpassing business success with its partners. Offering Turnkey Solutions to Solve Customer Problems Based on Comprehensive Capabilities in Ship…