Hanwha Ocean shipyard halts operations after fatal accident

According to the report, an explosion occurred in a fabrication shop at the shipyard on Friday, January 12. The incident transpired in the section dedicated to manufacturing rudders.

Following the incident, the company promptly notified the police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor. While initial indications suggest a potential gas explosion resulting from a ruptured line, the ongoing investigation will ascertain the root cause and prescribe preventive measures for the shipyard.

As explained, the shipyard is reported to have fallen short of its 2023 order target, undergoing a transition from the former Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to Hanwha Ocean.