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We’re investing in capacity, modernization, and a growing domestic workforce to strengthen domestic shipbuilding.
These efforts will increase throughput, reduce supply-chain risk, and ensure the nation can build and sustain maritime platforms at scale.
At the center of this investment is Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Located in Philadelphia, it is one of the nation’s most advanced commercial shipyards.
While historically focused on commercial shipbuilding, Hanwha Philly Shipyard is an ideal site to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base, with its proven large-scale production capabilities, a skilled American workforce, and modern infrastructure. To date, Hanwha has invested over $200 million in upgrading the shipyard's workforce, capabilities, and capacity.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard has a demonstrated record of delivering large, complex vessels on schedule while meeting stringent quality and safety standards. For example, it has delivered 50% of all large ocean-going U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2003.
This production rigor, together with Hanwha’s 50+ years of global naval shipbuilding experience and world-class technology, positions Hanwha for rapid expansion in the U.S. to support the defense shipbuilding industrial base.
At the center of this investment is U.S.-based Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Located in Philadelphia, it is one of the nation’s most advanced commercial shipyards.
While historically focused on commercial shipbuilding, Hanwha Philly Shipyard is an ideal site to strengthen the U.S. maritime industrial base, with its proven large-scale production capabilities, a skilled American workforce, and modern infrastructure. To date, Hanwha has invested over $200 million in upgrading the shipyard's workforce, capabilities, and capacity.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard has a demonstrated record of delivering large, complex vessels on schedule while meeting stringent quality and safety standards. For example, it has delivered 50% of all large ocean-going U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2003.
This production rigor, together with Hanwha’s 50+ years of global naval shipbuilding experience and world-class technology, positions Hanwha for rapid expansion in the U.S. to support the defense shipbuilding industrial base.
Hanwha is a trusted partner for advanced naval platforms worldwide. Through structured technology transfer, Hanwha works with allied nations to develop their sovereign capabilities and bolster their domestic industrial base in its areas of expertise, such as:
Hanwha is a trusted partner for advanced naval platforms worldwide. Through structured technology transfer, Hanwha works with allied nations to develop their sovereign capabilities and bolster their domestic industrial base in its areas of expertise, such as:
In 2024, Hanwha Ocean was awarded a contract to overhaul a 40,000-ton U.S. Navy dry cargo and ammunition ship, becoming the first South Korean shipyard to secure a ship MRO contract from the U.S. Navy.
In 2024, Hanwha Ocean was awarded a contract to overhaul a 40,000-ton U.S. Navy dry cargo and ammunition ship, becoming the first South Korean shipyard to secure a ship MRO contract from the U.S. Navy.
Beyond hull construction, Hanwha integrates advanced maritime systems—including sensors, combat systems, and autonomous technologies—into ship designs. Continued investment in modernization ensures adaptability, interoperability, and lifecycle support for evolving Navy and Coast Guard requirements.
Hanwha employs a growing American workforce and is committed to upskilling its workers through training, workforce-development partnerships, and an apprenticeship program. These investments create in-demand, high-skill jobs, preserve critical industrial expertise, and strengthen the surrounding community.
