Samsung Heavy to vie for next-gen logistics ship for US Navy

Samsung Heavy Industries has joined a tripartite consortium to bid on a project to build next-generation logistics ships for the United States Navy, leveraging on the two nations’ joint mission to empower U.S. maritime industry and military force. The shipbuilder said Friday it signed partnerships with San Diego-based U.S> shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO and Korean engineering firm DSEC during the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, held from Wednesday to Friday (local time). They agreed to jointly develop and build high-speed ships that supply fuels, ammunition and food to warships in oceans. NASSCO, a large-size subsidiary of General Dynamics, operates five shipyards in four U.S. states. The American company designs and builds container ships and other commercial vessels and also executes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects. DSEC, specializing in maritime engineering, has maintained business ties with NASSCO for the past 20 years, designing vessels and supplying equipment. The Korean firm last month signed a new strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy IndustWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times