Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu and HD Hyundai Strengthen Shipbuilding Ties
The Tamil Nadu government visited HD Hyundai's shipyard in South Korea.
They signed an agreement to build a new shipyard in India.
This will help India become a leader in shipbuilding.
The visit showed how both countries want to work together.
The Indian government is also planning to develop new shipyards.
The Tamil Nadu government hopes this will create many jobs and improve India's shipbuilding industry.
Tamil Nadu government officials visited HD Hyundai's Ulsan shipyard in South Korea.
An MoU was signed in December 2025 for constructing a new shipyard in Tamil Nadu.
The visit aimed to strengthen shipbuilding cooperation and observe advanced production systems.
Tamil Nadu is one of five candidate sites for a dedicated shipbuilding cluster under India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The collaboration is expected to create high-quality jobs and revitalize India's shipbuilding industry.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government officials and HD Hyundai representatives
- What
- Strengthening shipbuilding cooperation and signing an MoU
- When
- January 9, 2026
- Where
- Ulsan shipyard, South Korea
- Why
- To build India's shipbuilding industry and create jobs
- Organizations Involved
- HD Hyundai, Tamil Nadu government
- Key Officials
- TRB Rajaa, Gaurav Daga, Choi Han-nae
- Location Visited
- Ulsan shipyard, South Korea
- Agreement Signed
- MoU for new shipyard construction
- Indian Government Initiative
- Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
- Tamil Nadu's Role
- One of five candidate sites for shipbuilding cluster
- Date of Visit
- January 9, 2026