SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - British Ambassador to Seoul Colin Crooks visited Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje on Friday.
According to the shipbuilder, Crooks inspected a diesel-electric Jang Bogo-class submarine currently under construction during a tour of the shipyard.
Thursday's visit was made to review the status of cooperation, as Hanwha Ocean is participating in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) through a strategic partnership with British defense firm Babcock.
Hanwha Ocean has proposed the Jangbogo-III Batch-II submarine for the project, which is equipped with British-made torpedo launch tubes and an advanced weapons control system.
Hanwha Ocean said its partnership with Babcock could help it better understand and meet the project's requirements, given that the British firm currently provides maintenance, repair, and operations services as well as naval support for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Both companies also believe the partnership could boost their competitiveness by supporting Canada's push for localization, enhancing industrial capability, and ensuring the long-term reliability of submarine maintenance.
Crooks said the partnership would lay an "important foundation" for expanding cooperation across defense-related sectors in the years to come.
According to the shipbuilder, Crooks inspected a diesel-electric Jang Bogo-class submarine currently under construction during a tour of the shipyard.
Thursday's visit was made to review the status of cooperation, as Hanwha Ocean is participating in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) through a strategic partnership with British defense firm Babcock.
Hanwha Ocean has proposed the Jangbogo-III Batch-II submarine for the project, which is equipped with British-made torpedo launch tubes and an advanced weapons control system.
Hanwha Ocean said its partnership with Babcock could help it better understand and meet the project's requirements, given that the British firm currently provides maintenance, repair, and operations services as well as naval support for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Both companies also believe the partnership could boost their competitiveness by supporting Canada's push for localization, enhancing industrial capability, and ensuring the long-term reliability of submarine maintenance.
Crooks said the partnership would lay an "important foundation" for expanding cooperation across defense-related sectors in the years to come.
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