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| 2026-04-14 10:14:20
Hanwha Ocean-Canada
Hanwha Ocean CEO meets Nova Scotia officials amid bid to win Canadian submarine project
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Kim Hee-cheul, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Ocean Co., has met with officials from Canada's Nova Scotia province to discuss ways to expand defense and industrial cooperation, the company said Tuesday, as the company is ramping up its bid for the country's submarine project.
During the recent meeting with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and other provincial government officials in Halifax, Canada, Kim exchanged views on strengthening defense readiness, securing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, training local personnel and building industrial infrastructure, according to Hanwha Ocean.
Kim also outlined the company's long-term industrial participation plans and strategies for maintenance and operations under the Canadian government's submarine program, reaffirming its commitment to expanding its industrial footprint in Canada, the company added.
Nova Scotia is considered well-suited for shipbuilding and long-term maintenance and operations, and is also competitive in advanced sectors such as aerospace, offshore wind power and artificial intelligence.
In separate talks with Dirk Lesko, president of Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Kim discussed ways to enhance cooperation, including establishing a stable supply chain and developing a long-term, Canada-led submarine maintenance industry.
Irving Shipbuilding is one of Canada's largest shipyards and is currently undertaking major naval projects.
"Through close cooperation with the Canadian industry and government, we will build a sustainable submarine operation ecosystem centered on Canada and continue to enhance our competitiveness," Kim was quoted as saying.
Hanwha Ocean has been expanding its collaboration with Canadian companies in line with its bid for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
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