HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a leading South Korean shipbuilding company with the world's largest number of ships built, constructing various vessels such as chemical tankers, container ships, LPG carriers, pure car & truck carriers, special purpose ships, and bulk carriers. The company focuses on developing eco-friendly ships and smart shipyard technologies, playing a pivotal role in leading innovation in the global shipbuilding industry. Its Engine & Machinery division is the world's No. 1 supplier of marine and land-based engines, concentrating its efforts on securing decarbonization technologies. As a comprehensive heavy industry company, it also strengthens its position in the offshore energy sector by developing fixed and floating facilities.HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a leading South Korean shipbuilding company with the world's largest number of ships built, constructing various vessels such as chemical tankers, container ships, LPG carriers, pure car & truck carriers, special purpose ships, and bulk carriers. The company focuses on developing eco-friendly ships and smart shipyard technologies, playing a pivotal role in leading innovation in the global shipbuilding industry. Its Engine & Machinery division is the world's No. 1 supplier of marine and land-based engines, concentrating its efforts on securing decarbonization technologies. As a comprehensive heavy industry company, it also strengthens its position in the offshore energy sector by developing fixed and floating facilities.
- Chemical Tanker: Possesses advanced technology for safely transporting various types of petrochemical products.Chemical Tanker: Possesses advanced technology for safely transporting various types of petrochemical products.
- Container Ship: Capabilities in building large container ships for efficient transport of massive containerized cargo. Currently co-developing a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system concept design for 16,000 TEU container ships with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).Container Ship: Capabilities in building large container ships for efficient transport of massive containerized cargo. Currently co-developing a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system concept design for 16,000 TEU container ships with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
- LPG Carrier: Specialized shipbuilding technology for the safe transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).LPG Carrier: Specialized shipbuilding technology for the safe transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
- Pure Car & Truck Carrier: Expertise in constructing dedicated vessels for the mass transportation of finished cars and trucks.Pure Car & Truck Carrier: Expertise in constructing dedicated vessels for the mass transportation of finished cars and trucks.
- Special Purpose Ship: High-tech shipbuilding and design capabilities for specialized vessels like naval ships and submarines. Designated as a naval defense contractor in 1976, with experience in building Aegis destroyers and 3,000-ton submarines. Expanding into overseas markets with a submarine export contract with Peru in December 2025.Special Purpose Ship: High-tech shipbuilding and design capabilities for specialized vessels like naval ships and submarines. Designated as a naval defense contractor in 1976, with experience in building Aegis destroyers and 3,000-ton submarines. Expanding into overseas markets with a submarine export contract with Peru in December 2025.
- Bulk Carrier: Technology for constructing large bulk carriers for dry cargo such as grain and ore.Bulk Carrier: Technology for constructing large bulk carriers for dry cargo such as grain and ore.
- HiMSEN Engine: A 4-stroke medium-speed engine developed independently by the company in 2000, holding the No. 1 market share in the global medium-speed engine market. Expanding its engine lineup to include LNG, methanol, and ammonia fuels, and accelerating hydrogen engine development.HiMSEN Engine: A 4-stroke medium-speed engine developed independently by the company in 2000, holding the No. 1 market share in the global medium-speed engine market. Expanding its engine lineup to include LNG, methanol, and ammonia fuels, and accelerating hydrogen engine development.
- Eco-friendly Ship Technology: Independently developed an effluent treatment system and a toxic area plan system for ammonia-fueled ships, obtaining Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Also collaborating with Seoul National University on advanced sloshing technology for ship cargo tanks to develop eco-friendly ship technologies.Eco-friendly Ship Technology: Independently developed an effluent treatment system and a toxic area plan system for ammonia-fueled ships, obtaining Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Also collaborating with Seoul National University on advanced sloshing technology for ship cargo tanks to develop eco-friendly ship technologies.
- Smart Shipyard and Digital Transformation Technology: Pursuing a digital automated production system project to integrate and manage all processes from ship design to production. Holds patents for an AI-based 'Automatic Nesting System' for optimizing steel plate cutting without skilled labor. Leading the implementation of smart shipyards by being the first in the world to be certified for 3D printing of necessary parts on operating vessels. Jointly developing an 'AI-based Cargo Handling Solution (AI-CHS)' for LNG carriers with SK Shipping to predict boil-off gas (BOG) and optimize fuel distribution.Smart Shipyard and Digital Transformation Technology: Pursuing a digital automated production system project to integrate and manage all processes from ship design to production. Holds patents for an AI-based 'Automatic Nesting System' for optimizing steel plate cutting without skilled labor. Leading the implementation of smart shipyards by being the first in the world to be certified for 3D printing of necessary parts on operating vessels. Jointly developing an 'AI-based Cargo Handling Solution (AI-CHS)' for LNG carriers with SK Shipping to predict boil-off gas (BOG) and optimize fuel distribution.
- World-Class Shipbuilding Technology: Since its establishment in 1972, the company has built the largest number of ships globally, leading the international shipbuilding industry. It possesses high competitiveness in high-value-added vessels such as LNG carriers and ultra-large container ships.World-Class Shipbuilding Technology: Since its establishment in 1972, the company has built the largest number of ships globally, leading the international shipbuilding industry. It possesses high competitiveness in high-value-added vessels such as LNG carriers and ultra-large container ships.
- Leadership in Eco-friendly and Smart Ship Technologies: Active investment and innovative achievements in developing next-generation eco-friendly and smart ship technologies, including ammonia-fueled ships, dual-fuel engines, AI-based cargo handling solutions, and 3D printing for parts production. This represents a core capability in opening new horizons for future marine technology.Leadership in Eco-friendly and Smart Ship Technologies: Active investment and innovative achievements in developing next-generation eco-friendly and smart ship technologies, including ammonia-fueled ships, dual-fuel engines, AI-based cargo handling solutions, and 3D printing for parts production. This represents a core capability in opening new horizons for future marine technology.
- Dominant Market Position in Engine & Machinery: Holds the No. 1 market share in the global medium-speed engine market with its independently developed 'HiMSEN engine,' establishing a unique competitive advantage as the world's largest supplier of marine and land-based engines. Proactively responding to future market changes by expanding its eco-friendly fuel engine lineup.Dominant Market Position in Engine & Machinery: Holds the No. 1 market share in the global medium-speed engine market with its independently developed 'HiMSEN engine,' establishing a unique competitive advantage as the world's largest supplier of marine and land-based engines. Proactively responding to future market changes by expanding its eco-friendly fuel engine lineup.
- Advanced Defense Technology and Expanding Overseas Markets: Accumulated high-value-added naval vessel construction technology, including Aegis destroyers and submarines, starting with the construction of Korea's first combat ship. Securing new growth engines by expanding into overseas defense markets, such as pursuing a submarine export contract with Peru and attracting MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) projects for US naval ships.Advanced Defense Technology and Expanding Overseas Markets: Accumulated high-value-added naval vessel construction technology, including Aegis destroyers and submarines, starting with the construction of Korea's first combat ship. Securing new growth engines by expanding into overseas defense markets, such as pursuing a submarine export contract with Peru and attracting MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) projects for US naval ships.
- Maximized Production Efficiency through Digital Transformation: Accelerating the establishment of an integrated design and production platform for 'smart shipyard' implementation, and securing patents for AI-based automatic nesting systems to enhance production process efficiency and precision. This is a competitive advantage leading to minimized raw material waste and production innovation.Maximized Production Efficiency through Digital Transformation: Accelerating the establishment of an integrated design and production platform for 'smart shipyard' implementation, and securing patents for AI-based automatic nesting systems to enhance production process efficiency and precision. This is a competitive advantage leading to minimized raw material waste and production innovation.
- Shipping and Logistics Industry: Contributes to global maritime transportation and logistics through the construction of chemical tankers, container ships, LPG carriers, pure car & truck carriers, and bulk carriers.Shipping and Logistics Industry: Contributes to global maritime transportation and logistics through the construction of chemical tankers, container ships, LPG carriers, pure car & truck carriers, and bulk carriers.
- Defense Industry: Plays a crucial role in strengthening national maritime defense capabilities through the construction of special purpose ships such as destroyers, submarines, and logistics support vessels.Defense Industry: Plays a crucial role in strengthening national maritime defense capabilities through the construction of special purpose ships such as destroyers, submarines, and logistics support vessels.
- Energy Industry: Capabilities in constructing fixed and floating facilities for offshore oil and gas field development and production. Contributes to establishing stable power supply systems through the provision of land-based power generation engines.Energy Industry: Capabilities in constructing fixed and floating facilities for offshore oil and gas field development and production. Contributes to establishing stable power supply systems through the provision of land-based power generation engines.
- Construction and Heavy Industry: Supplies key components necessary for infrastructure construction and operation in various industrial sectors through the provision of large engines and machinery.Construction and Heavy Industry: Supplies key components necessary for infrastructure construction and operation in various industrial sectors through the provision of large engines and machinery.
- United States: Attracting MRO projects for US naval ships and collaborating on the modernization of the US shipbuilding industry.United States: Attracting MRO projects for US naval ships and collaborating on the modernization of the US shipbuilding industry.
- Peru: Pursuing export contracts for submarines and surface combatants.Peru: Pursuing export contracts for submarines and surface combatants.
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Obtained and maintains ISO 9001 certification across all business areas to ensure the stability and reliability of its quality management system.ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Obtained and maintains ISO 9001 certification across all business areas to ensure the stability and reliability of its quality management system.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Approval in Principle (AIP): Obtained AIP for its effluent treatment system and toxic area plan system for ammonia-fueled ships.American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Approval in Principle (AIP): Obtained AIP for its effluent treatment system and toxic area plan system for ammonia-fueled ships.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) New Technology Use Suitability Stage 2 Certification: World's first certification for technology to produce necessary parts using 3D printing on operating vessels.American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) New Technology Use Suitability Stage 2 Certification: World's first certification for technology to produce necessary parts using 3D printing on operating vessels.
- Patents for Automatic Nesting System and Method: Acquired two patents related to an AI-based automatic nesting system for optimizing the cutting of steel plates for ships.Patents for Automatic Nesting System and Method: Acquired two patents related to an AI-based automatic nesting system for optimizing the cutting of steel plates for ships.
- Patent for Automatic Nesting System and Method Considering Economic Efficiency: A patent for a system that performs optimized nesting considering not only weight and area but also the price of steel materials.Patent for Automatic Nesting System and Method Considering Economic Efficiency: A patent for a system that performs optimized nesting considering not only weight and area but also the price of steel materials.
- Productivity Management System (PMS) Certification: Confirmed certification according to PMS operating regulations by the Korea Productivity Center.Productivity Management System (PMS) Certification: Confirmed certification according to PMS operating regulations by the Korea Productivity Center.
- CES 2023 Innovation Awards: Received a total of 9 Innovation Awards for 7 products and solutions, including the AI-based LNG Fuel Supply Management System for autonomous navigation (Hi-GAS+) and the Next-Generation Ship Electric Propulsion System (Hi-EPS).CES 2023 Innovation Awards: Received a total of 9 Innovation Awards for 7 products and solutions, including the AI-based LNG Fuel Supply Management System for autonomous navigation (Hi-GAS+) and the Next-Generation Ship Electric Propulsion System (Hi-EPS).