Shipbuilder and offshore engineering contractor expanding into power and EPCI
Hanwha Ocean operates one of the world's largest shipyards (4.9M sqm, 1M-ton dry dock) and is actively remaking itself as an EPCI (engineering, procurement, construction, installation) provider for offshore and onshore power projects. The tech stack—AutoCAD, AVEVA PDMS, SAP, Power BI, Python—reflects heavy CAD/PLM investment typical of capital projects, while pain-point data signals an ongoing shift from pure shipbuilding toward integrated project delivery and global business expansion. Engineering dominance in hiring (79% of active roles) matches the scale of transformation underway.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Engineering
Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean public shipbuilder founded in 1973, designs and constructs high-value vessels including LNG carriers, ultra-large container ships, drillships, LNG-FPSOs, submarines, and defense platforms. The company is headquartered in Geoje-si with operations spanning 9 countries and over 30,000 employees. Core facilities include the Okpo yard with a 900-ton Goliath crane and integrated automation systems. Current project focus spans offshore topsides engineering (FPSO/FLNG piping and facilities), EPCI delivery models, conceptual and feed-stage design, and expansion into onshore wind and gas turbine power plants. The company is actively recruiting engineering, operations, and construction talent across South Korea, Singapore, India, and the United States.
Primary tools: AutoCAD, AVEVA PDMS, Navisworks, SAP SuccessFactors, Power BI, Tableau. Development: Python, Java, C/C++, C#. Engineering simulation: Aspen HYSYS. Collaboration: SharePoint. No major recent tech adoptions or replacements reported.
Core projects: offshore facility design (FPSO/FLNG topsides piping and facilities), EPCI engineering, onshore wind and gas turbine power plants, electrical design data integration, and corporate technical standards development for topside structures.
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