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With
a History of 45 years Specialized Player in Defense Shipbuilding
Kangnam is part
of the Kangnam Group, with nine affiliated companies being established players
in composite materials (carbon and glass), resins, automotive, marine and
construction business. The shipyard is able to develop and deliver cutting edge
technology with high cost- competitiveness drawing from the consolidated expertise
and capabilities within the group.
Kangnam has been designated as a defense industry shipyard by the Korean
Ministry of National Defense since 1975. Kangnam works closely with Korean Navy
and other defense research organization to design, develop, construct and
continuously upgrade Mine Counter measure vessels. (MCMV).
Kangnam is a leading player with advanced technology in FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
shipbuilding as well as various platforms and subsystems of mine counter measure
vessels: Mine sweepers and mine hunters. Kangnam also constructs high-speed
patrol boats with over 1,000 ships operating with the Korean Navy and Maritime
Police.
The largest and the most powerful minesweeper (MCMV) in the world, being built
by Kangnam, are currently under commission of the Korean Navy. Kangnam is
currently working on the next generation minesweeper.
Kangnam has made various kinds of fast attack and patrol boats for the Korean
Coast Guard and Maritime Police. Kangnam makes fast attack aluminum vessels as
well as steels vessels in the patrol, tug, and barge categories.
We continue to research and develop new technologies in advanced defense weapons
laying the groundwork for future growth of the defense industry and enhancing
capabilities of global naval forces.
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