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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secures AIP for 2,300-ton submarine, targets global exports.

According to information published by The Korea Economic Daily on October 4, 2024, South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. announced that it has received Approval in Principle (AIP) for its newly developed 2,300-ton submarine. The approval was granted by both the Norwegian classification society DNV and the Korean Register (KR), marking a significant milestone for the company's ambitions in the global submarine export market.
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The AIP confirms that the submarine’s design complies with international safety and performance standards under naval submarine rules set by DNV and the International Naval Safety Association (INSA) standards validated by KR. This certification is critical for demonstrating the design's reliability and safety, positioning the submarine for potential international sales.

The HDS-2300 submarine, the model that earned the certification, is an indigenous design by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Measuring 73 meters in length and 8.5 meters in width, it displaces 2,300 tons on the surface and can achieve a maximum surface speed of 20 knots (approximately 37 km/h). The design underscores Hyundai's growing capabilities in advanced naval technology and the potential for expanding into the submarine market.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is particularly targeting export opportunities in countries like the Philippines, Poland, and Canada, where governments have issued requests for information (RFI) to various global shipbuilders, including Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean. Interest in these markets has been bolstered by recent visits from senior U.S. Navy officials to South Korean shipyards, raising industry hopes for potential future deals.

With a solid track record in surface vessel production, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is now leveraging its recent technical certifications to bolster its presence in the submarine market. The company sees these certifications as a key enabler for pursuing international contracts and expanding its naval offerings beyond surface ships.

Foreign sales of Hyundai Heavy Industries

Indonesia has been a key customer for HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) submarines, primarily driven by the country’s strategic need to modernize its naval capabilities amidst rising regional tensions. The Indonesian Navy procured a series of submarines from South Korea as part of a multi-billion-dollar defense modernization program, which includes the acquisition of HD HHI-built submarines based on the German Type 209 design. These vessels, known locally as the Nagapasa class, are part of a deal that began in 2011, with Indonesia ordering three submarines initially.

The first two of these submarines were delivered between 2017 and 2018, constructed at HD HHI’s Ulsan shipyards. The third vessel, however, was partially built in Indonesia through a technology transfer agreement, as part of the country’s efforts to enhance its domestic shipbuilding industry.

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