Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Hanwha
July 8 (Asia Today) -- The United States has formally asked South Korean shipbuilders about their capacity to design and build naval vessels, raising expectations that bilateral shipbuilding cooperation could accelerate.
The move comes as South Korea and the United States discuss the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again initiative. Industry officials said it is the first time the U.S. government has sent such a request to South Korean shipyards.
According to shipbuilding and defense industry officials Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Defense recently sent requests for information to South Korean shipbuilders for projects involving combat vessels and oilers.
A request for information is a preliminary step used by governments to gather market data before pursuing a project, including information on price, delivery schedules and technical capacity.
