Hanwha Ocean Co., a major South Korean defence and shipbuilding company began maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for a 40,000-ton logistics support vessel of the U.S. Navy, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Arrival of the U.S. Navy Vessel
The Wally Schirra arrived at Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje on the southern coast of South Korea on Monday for regular maintenance, according to the Korean shipbuilder.
The U.S. Navy ship is a replenishment vessel, 210 metres long and 32.2 metres wide, tasked with delivering supplies to ships at sea, including ammunition, food, repair parts and fuel.
Repair Timeline & Contract Details
Hanwha Ocean plans to complete the necessary repairs over the next three months before delivering the vessel back to the U.S. Navy.
This project follows Hanwha Ocean’s recent contract with the U.S. Navy, secured last month. It was the first time a South Korean shipyard has won a regular overhaul contract for a U.S. Navy vessel.
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Source: Yonhap News Agency
