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Samsung Heavy Industries commercial and R&D developments

Overview

Samsung Heavy Industries has reached significant commercial and research milestones. The company exceeded its 2026 annual mercantile vessel order target, reaching 107% of its $5.7 billion goal after securing a contract for two container ships with an African shipowner. This contract, valued at approximately 444.5 billion won, brings the company’s total 2026 orders to 36 units.

In tandem with its commercial growth, the company is expanding its research and development capabilities. Samsung Heavy Industries partnered with Seoul National University to establish the ‘SHI-SNU Future Ship Technology Global Cooperation Research Center’. This center will focus on decarbonization, eco-friendly vessels, and energy transition technologies, complementing an existing partnership with KAIST that focuses on artificial intelligence and autonomous navigation.

Entities

Samsung Heavy Industries · KAIST · Seoul National University

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Seoul National University for maritime R&D

    Samsung Heavy Industries and Seoul National University have partnered to establish a research center focused on future ship technologies, eco-friendly fuels, and maritime energy transition.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Samsung Heavy Industries exceeds annual order target with new container ship contract

    Samsung Heavy Industries has surpassed its 2026 mercantile vessel order target, securing a $323 million contract for two container ships from an African shipowner.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · dhnews.co.kr · shipmag.it · tokenpost.kr · zdnet.co.kr