Hyundai Heavy Industries to service US navy ships

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured a contract to provide maintenance and overhaul services for United States Navy transport vessels, marking a significant step in defence cooperation between the two countries.

The first vessel to undergo refurbishment will be the Alan Shepard, a 41,000-tonne dry cargo ship, Caliber.Az reports, via public broadcaster KBS.

The work is set to take place at HHI’s shipyard in Ulsan, located in the south of the country, with completion expected by November this year.

The agreement represents the first deal under a broader $150 billion initiative by the South Korean government aimed at boosting joint shipbuilding and defence efforts with the US.

While Hyundai Heavy Industries has confirmed the partnership, the financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed.

The move is seen as a strategic win for both sides, enhancing logistical support for the US Navy while strengthening South Korea’s position in global defence manufacturing.

By Aghakazim Guliyev