In a significant move for the marine industry, ABS and the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) have signed an agreement at Offshore Korea to strengthen technology research and development in shipbuilding and marine sectors.
The collaboration will focus on utilizing research facilities and equipment, alongside testing and certification processes. Both organizations aim to enhance knowledge exchange and professional training through seminars and workshops.
Matthew Tremblay, ABS Vice President, emphasized the importance of industry partnerships, stating, "To make meaningful progress, we need pivotal industry collaborations like this one with KOMERI. We look forward to capitalizing on our unique strengths and capabilities to advance the safe delivery of the new technologies our industry needs."
Jung-Chul Bae, KOMERI President, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the potential for innovation: "The signing of this MOU between KOMERI and ABS will be a good opportunity to combine the technical know-how and research capabilities of both organizations to lead innovation in the global shipbuilding and offshore industry."