SAMKWANG, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Samkwang Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. is a South Korean small and medium-sized shipbuilding company with a history of nearly 70 years, established in 1954. Its main business areas include the new construction of various small and medium-sized special vessels such as tugboats and government ships, as well as ship repair and modification. The company, headquartered in Incheon Metropolitan City, has accumulated technology and know-how over its long history. However, due to recent management difficulties, it filed for corporate rehabilitation in October 2023 and is currently identified as an inactive company as of February 2026.Samkwang Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. is a South Korean small and medium-sized shipbuilding company with a history of nearly 70 years, established in 1954. Its main business areas include the new construction of various small and medium-sized special vessels such as tugboats and government ships, as well as ship repair and modification. The company, headquartered in Incheon Metropolitan City, has accumulated technology and know-how over its long history. However, due to recent management difficulties, it filed for corporate rehabilitation in October 2023 and is currently identified as an inactive company as of February 2026.
- Tugboats: Vessels for harbor operations and ship towing, with a unique track record in Korea for building 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboats. Historically, the company secured an order for three tugboats for the Iraqi Port Authority, each measuring 36M in length, 12M in width, 5.5M in height, with a speed of 12.0 KNOTS, 5200 HP, and a 50-ton Bollard Pull capacity. It boasts a diverse construction record including tugboats like New Yeonpyeongho (278 tons), Ecomirho (560 tons), New Daeryukho (338 tons), and Kukyang 7ho (196 tons).Tugboats: Vessels for harbor operations and ship towing, with a unique track record in Korea for building 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboats. Historically, the company secured an order for three tugboats for the Iraqi Port Authority, each measuring 36M in length, 12M in width, 5.5M in height, with a speed of 12.0 KNOTS, 5200 HP, and a 50-ton Bollard Pull capacity. It boasts a diverse construction record including tugboats like New Yeonpyeongho (278 tons), Ecomirho (560 tons), New Daeryukho (338 tons), and Kukyang 7ho (196 tons).
- Patrol Boats: Vessels used by government agencies such as the Korea Coast Guard, with a track record of building 50-ton class patrol boats (P-95, P-55). These 50-ton class patrol boats, measuring 28m in length and 5.4m in width, utilize a Water Jet propulsion system, demonstrating excellent maneuverability with a speed of 30 knots.Patrol Boats: Vessels used by government agencies such as the Korea Coast Guard, with a track record of building 50-ton class patrol boats (P-95, P-55). These 50-ton class patrol boats, measuring 28m in length and 5.4m in width, utilize a Water Jet propulsion system, demonstrating excellent maneuverability with a speed of 30 knots.
- Car Ferries: Vessels for passenger and vehicle transport, with past construction records.Car Ferries: Vessels for passenger and vehicle transport, with past construction records.
- Special Vessels: The company possesses the capability to design and construct various small and medium-sized special vessels tailored to customer specific requirements, including government ships, fishing boats, fishery guidance vessels, cargo ships, oil spill response vessels, buoy tenders, patrol boats, fire and rescue boats, test and research vessels, oceanographic research vessels, cleaning vessels, and barges.Special Vessels: The company possesses the capability to design and construct various small and medium-sized special vessels tailored to customer specific requirements, including government ships, fishing boats, fishery guidance vessels, cargo ships, oil spill response vessels, buoy tenders, patrol boats, fire and rescue boats, test and research vessels, oceanographic research vessels, cleaning vessels, and barges.
- Ship Repair and Modification: Leveraging its strategic location in Incheon, the company provided comprehensive repair and modification services for domestic and international vessels, including regular inspections, maintenance, and damage repair.Ship Repair and Modification: Leveraging its strategic location in Incheon, the company provided comprehensive repair and modification services for domestic and international vessels, including regular inspections, maintenance, and damage repair.
- Long History and Accumulated Technology: A history of nearly 70 years since its establishment in 1954, possessing accumulated technology and know-how in the construction and repair of small and medium-sized special vessels.Long History and Accumulated Technology: A history of nearly 70 years since its establishment in 1954, possessing accumulated technology and know-how in the construction and repair of small and medium-sized special vessels.
- Specialized in Special Vessel Construction: Expertise in the design and construction of various special-purpose vessels such as tugboats and government ships.Specialized in Special Vessel Construction: Expertise in the design and construction of various special-purpose vessels such as tugboats and government ships.
- Efforts in High-Value-Added Ship Technology Development: Past participation in R&D projects, such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' 'Development of Eco-friendly 5,000 HP LNG Fuel Propelled Tugboats,' demonstrating efforts to proactively respond to future environmental regulations and expand into the high-value-added vessel market.Efforts in High-Value-Added Ship Technology Development: Past participation in R&D projects, such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' 'Development of Eco-friendly 5,000 HP LNG Fuel Propelled Tugboats,' demonstrating efforts to proactively respond to future environmental regulations and expand into the high-value-added vessel market.
- Unique Domestic Track Record: The company holds the unique distinction in Korea of having built 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboats.Unique Domestic Track Record: The company holds the unique distinction in Korea of having built 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboats.
- Geographical Advantage: Located in Incheon, one of South Korea's major ports, providing a favorable geographical advantage for ship repair and modification businesses.Geographical Advantage: Located in Incheon, one of South Korea's major ports, providing a favorable geographical advantage for ship repair and modification businesses.
- Current Challenges: Facing significant operational difficulties, including filing for corporate rehabilitation in October 2023 due to deteriorating management and being classified as an inactive company as of February 2026.Current Challenges: Facing significant operational difficulties, including filing for corporate rehabilitation in October 2023 due to deteriorating management and being classified as an inactive company as of February 2026.
- Maritime Transport and Port Services Industry: Support for port operations through the construction and repair of tugboats.Maritime Transport and Port Services Industry: Support for port operations through the construction and repair of tugboats.
- Public Safety and Maritime Management: Contribution to maritime security and environmental management through the construction of patrol boats, government ships, fire and rescue boats, and oceanographic research vessels.Public Safety and Maritime Management: Contribution to maritime security and environmental management through the construction of patrol boats, government ships, fire and rescue boats, and oceanographic research vessels.
- Fisheries Industry: Support for fishing activities through the construction of fishing boats and fishery guidance vessels.Fisheries Industry: Support for fishing activities through the construction of fishing boats and fishery guidance vessels.
- Marine Environmental Management: Support for marine pollution prevention and environmental clean-up activities through the construction of oil spill response vessels and cleaning vessels.Marine Environmental Management: Support for marine pollution prevention and environmental clean-up activities through the construction of oil spill response vessels and cleaning vessels.
- Passenger and Cargo Transport Industry: Provision of maritime transport services through the construction of car ferries and cargo ships.Passenger and Cargo Transport Industry: Provision of maritime transport services through the construction of car ferries and cargo ships.
- Ship Repair and Maintenance Industry: Provision of regular inspection, maintenance, and damage repair services for domestic and international vessels.Ship Repair and Maintenance Industry: Provision of regular inspection, maintenance, and damage repair services for domestic and international vessels.
- Egypt (past participation in a construction plan for two 300-ton tugboats), Senegal (past export through Samsung C&T consortium)Egypt (past participation in a construction plan for two 300-ton tugboats), Senegal (past export through Samsung C&T consortium)
- IraqIraq
- Possession of 2 patentsPossession of 2 patents
- Establishment of a corporate R&D centerEstablishment of a corporate R&D center
- Efforts to secure technological competitiveness through the performance of R&D projects for the development of eco-friendly LNG fuel propelled tugboatsEfforts to secure technological competitiveness through the performance of R&D projects for the development of eco-friendly LNG fuel propelled tugboats
- Technological superiority demonstrated by the unique domestic track record of building 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboatsTechnological superiority demonstrated by the unique domestic track record of building 6000 HP 75-ton Bollard Pull tugboats