HD Hyundai and Texas-based Kiewit Maritime have announced plans for HD Kiewit Shipbuilding, a joint venture to develop a new purpose-built shipyard on an existing deep-water industrial site along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Construction is targeted to begin in 2027, with full-scale operations in 2029 and up to 3,000 jobs. The venture will explore naval auxiliary and commercial vessels, plus block and module fabrication for U.S. shipbuilders, using HD Hyundai’s digital manufacturing technology, including digital twins, automated production, and robotic welding.
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Maritime Executive Article: HD Hyundai and Kiewit Plan to Develop New Gulf Coast Shipyard
