Hanwha Ocean – NAUTA – PGZ Stocznia Wojenna Cooperation Agreement

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By Marek Grzybowski

Hanwha Ocean and PGZ Stocznia Wojenną and Stocznią Remontowa Nauta signed the MoU during the MADEX 2025 trade fair held in Busan. The aim of the agreement is to support the modernization of the Polish Navy and the Polish shipbuilding industry. The MoU was signed by Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Management Board of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, Monika Kozakiewicz, President of Stocznia Remontowa Nauta and Charlie S.C. Eoh, President of Hanwha Ocean. Representatives of the Polish Navy, Cadm. Włodzimierz Kulagin, Head of the Armament Board of the Polish Navy Inspectorate and Commander Piotr Skóra, Head of the Maritime Technology Department at the Armament Agency, were present at the signing of the agreement. 

Representatives of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna and Stocznia Remontowa Nauta visited plants belonging to the Hanwha concern, including the shipyard in Geoje. The Korean partner proposes to create a modern infrastructure for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for Polish Navy ships. Development of Polish local content is assumed. Hanwha Ocean may launch a fund of USD 100 million from its own resources for the development of the Polish shipbuilding industry. Hanwha Ocean and PGZ Stocznia Wojenna will explore potential opportunities for joint development of cooperation in the construction of ships and unmanned surface and underwater vessels.

Today Nauta with easy sea access offers excellent conditions for performing works for even the largest vessels operating on the Baltic Sea. The diversified core business activity is based on 2 segments: repairs & conversions of merchant vessels and defense production.

PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (PGZ Naval Shipyard) offers comprehensive naval: design services, repairs, reconstructions, modernizations and new buildings, as well as vessels for other uniformed and state services.

Hanwha is South Korea’s seventh-largest business group, with innovative businesses in the areas of aerospace & mechatronics, clean energy & ocean solutions, finance, and retail & services. Ranked in the Fortune Global 500®.  The Group is multinational company with a robust global network of affiliates, which allows us to leverage synergy to deliver transformative solutions and impactful innovations that catalyze sustainable growth across industries and communities. Hanwha was named to TIME’s list of the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list in 2024. With strong fundamentals in core industries, we enhance lives through our technologies, products, and services. Our relentless commitment to sustainability drives our bold innovation, allowing us to create transformative solutions for individuals, society, and the planet – informed Hanwha Ocean.