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Hanwha Ocean Partners With U.S. to Restart Shipbuilding

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  • Hanwha Ocean partners with the United States to revive shipbuilding under President Donald Trump’s plan.
  • Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) told Wall Street Journal the U.S. lost shipbuilding capacity and needs shock therapy.
  • Hanwha bought Philly Shipyard in December 2024, investing about $350 million in upgrades and planning further billions.
  • Hanwha offered more than $1 billion in August to acquire Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard, with negotiations ongoing.