HD Hyundai Samho has expanded its berthing facilities to address the increase in orders for eco-friendly ships.
On the 10th, HD Hyundai Samho announced the completion ceremony for the second dolphin berth, attended by over 100 people, including HD Hyundai Chairman Kwon Oh-gap, Jeonnam Province Vice Governor Myung Chang-hwan, Mokpo Mayor Park Hong-ryul, Yeongam County Governor Woo Seung-hee, key local officials, and representatives from the company and construction firm HL D&I Halla.
A dolphin berth is a facility where sturdy pillars are installed in the sea to a pathway, allowing ships to berth on both sides.
The newly completed dolphin berth spans 530 meters and is equipped with two large cranes to support shipbuilding operations. It can accommodate up to four ultra-large vessels, two on each side. HD Hyundai Samho completed the construction of the second dolphin berth in just one year after its groundbreaking last July. With this addition, the total length of HD Hyundai Samho’s berths is now 3.6 kilometers, enabling simultaneous berthing for up to 18 vessels.
This investment is aimed at effectively responding to the increasing orders for eco-friendly ships. Generally, eco-friendly ships require berthing times up to twice as long as standard ships, depending on the type. Through this investment, HD Hyundai Samho has secured berthing facilities on par with industry standards, alleviating process bottlenecks and enhancing its capabilities in building eco-friendly ships. Additionally, the company can now reduce the cost burden of leasing nearby ports due to berth shortages. The working conditions for employees have also significantly improved, providing a wider and safer workspace.
Meanwhile, at the completion ceremony, Chairman Kwon Oh-gap expressed his hope that “with the completion of the second dolphin berth, HD Hyundai Samho will enhance its responsiveness in the eco-friendly ship market and grow as a key enterprise in the southwestern region of Jeollanam-do.”
