BEML Limited, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries today announced the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, manufacturing, and lifecycle support of next-generation maritime and port cranes in India. The initiative will include both conventional and autonomous crane systems intended to serve growing requirements in India’s ports, shipyards, and logistics infrastructure.
Under the agreement, the three organizations will jointly develop advanced crane platforms tailored for India’s port modernization roadmap, including the Maritime India Vision 2030. The collaboration will leverage BEML’s long-standing expertise in indigenous manufacturing and defence-grade engineering, paired with the technological leadership and global experience of HD KSOE and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in port machinery and shipyard automation.
The partnership will focus on establishing local manufacturing capabilities in alignment with the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. In addition to production, the MoU encompasses comprehensive after-sales support, including spare parts supply, maintenance programs, digital monitoring services, and skill development through structured operator and technician training.
This collaboration is expected to accelerate technology transfer, deepen industrial capability in high-value equipment manufacturing, and support India’s fast-expanding ports and shipbuilding ecosystem with domestically produced, world-class machinery. BEML Limited is a Government of India enterprise and one of the country’s leading manufacturers of equipment for defence, aerospace, mining, construction, and rail and metro systems.
With a strong focus on indigenous capability and technological advancement, BEML plays a key strategic role in supporting national infrastructure, mobility, and security programs. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across India and is recognised for its engineering depth, reliability, and contribution to the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
D Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is a global leader in shipbuilding and advanced maritime engineering, operating as the holding company of one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups. Known for its innovation in ship design, marine energy systems, environmentally sustainable solutions, and next-generation maritime technologies, HD KSOE supports the global shipping, energy, and logistics sectors. The company continues to pioneer advancements in smart vessels, automation, digital shipyards, and green propulsion systems such as hydrogen, ammonia, and LNG, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the global maritime industry.
HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries is a major global shipbuilder specialising in the construction of high-value commercial vessels, offshore structures, and advanced maritime equipment. Equipped with one of the most modern large-scale shipyards in the world, the company is known for efficient production, precision automation, and high-quality engineering standards. HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries continues to expand its portfolio through smart manufacturing, intelligent port machinery, and next-generation automation solutions, strengthening its role in shaping the future of shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure.
