Hanwha Ocean has secured an order for a wind turbine installation vessel from Ocean Wind Power 1.
The shipyard said the vessel is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2028 and is under review for deployment on priority domestic offshore wind projects, including the Shinan Ui scheme in Jeollanam-do.
Hanwha Ocean added that the unit will be Korea’s first WTIV capable of installing 15MW-class turbines and is expected to become the largest vessel operating in the country’s offshore wind market.
The company noted that as national offshore wind capacity is forecast to reach 25GW by 2035, demand for installation infrastructure such as ports and vessels will continue to rise.
Hanwha Ocean said it aims to support the sector’s growth by leveraging its experience in constructing large specialised vessels.
The shipbuilder has delivered four WTIVs to date.