Yeongam-gun Confirmed to Host Joseon and Marine Eco-Friendly Specialized Technology Sharing Platform Project

Support for Advanced Development of Small and Medium Shipbuilders through Eco-Friendly Smart System Implementation

Reduction of Safety Accidents through Development of Korean-Style Scaffolding Technology and Training of Skilled Personnel

Yeongam Daebul Industrial Complex Panorama (Photo by Yeongam-gun)

[Yeongam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Yeongam-gun (Jeon Dong-pyeong, Yeongam County Governor) announced on the 28th that it has been finally selected for the ‘Shipbuilding and Marine Eco-friendly Specialized Technology Sharing Platform’ contest project hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

The county plans to invest a total of 14 billion KRW, including 9.5 billion KRW in national funds, in this project by 2025 to significantly contribute to the advancement and innovation of production technology of small and medium shipbuilders located in the region through the establishment of eco-friendly automated production equipment and smart production management systems, as well as technology development and professional workforce training in the scaffolding sector.

In particular, in the scaffolding sector where safety accidents frequently occur at shipyards, it is expected to play a major role in reducing the accident rate on site through the development of Korean-style scaffolding technology and the training of 600 professionals.

Since 2018, the county has prepared for this project by establishing an organic cooperative system with Jeollanam-do and Jeonnam Daebul Industry-Academic Convergence Center to support the great transition to eco-friendly ships through research and development support for small and medium shipbuilders.

At a time when demands for domestic and international environmental protection are increasing and innovation in production systems due to the 4th Industrial Revolution is necessary, this project enables small and medium shipbuilders in the region to lower the entry barriers to the eco-friendly ship market and stand shoulder to shoulder with companies from other countries in the global ship market.

A county official stated, “Through attracting this project, we have established innovative equipment and laid the groundwork for small and medium shipbuilders to take a step forward through research and development support,” adding, “We will continue to promote multifaceted support so that small and medium shipbuilders in the jurisdiction can establish high value-added eco-friendly and smart systems early, improving workers’ working environments and reducing safety accidents.”

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