HD Hyundai to Utilize 'Starlink' in Shipbuilding... Communication Network to Boost Work Efficiency

Work Innovation Based on Satellite Communications with KT and KT SAT
Smart Work Environment Established Throughout the Shipbuilding Process
Expansion of Remote Sea Trials... Increased Potential for On-Time Delivery

HD Hyundai will introduce the Starlink satellite service at its shipbuilding sites.

On September 11, HD Hyundai announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KT and KT SAT at the KT SAT headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to promote the utilization of Starlink and AI-based work innovation. Under this agreement, HD Hyundai will apply Starlink-based satellite communications throughout the shipbuilding process, while KT SAT will supply equipment such as antennas. KT will leverage AI technology to enhance the work efficiency of employees.

Noh Hyungrae, Head of KT Strategic Customer Division Busan Gyeongnam Corporation (from left), Lee Taejin, Head of Digital Innovation Office at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Park Hyunbae, Executive Vice President of KT SAT Business Division, signed an MOU on the 11th to promote the utilization of Starlink and AI-based work innovation. HD Hyundai

Starlink is a low Earth orbit satellite communication service operated by SpaceX in the United States. By utilizing thousands of satellites, it enables internet access anywhere in the world. Its strength lies in providing stable connectivity even in maritime and mountainous areas where installing traditional fiber-optic cables or base stations is difficult.

HD Hyundai plans to build a Starlink-based communication network inside ships under construction to create a smart work environment and strengthen worker safety through rapid response to unexpected situations and risk management. The company will also expand remote sea trials to address inefficiencies in maritime communication shadow zones. It expects to enable real-time transmission and analysis of engine conditions and operational data, allowing for immediate responses. As a result, HD Hyundai explained that it will be able to reduce sea trial delays and ensure timely delivery.

Suh Youngsoo, CEO of KT SAT, said, "We are pleased to support HD Hyundai’s digital innovation through this collaboration," adding, "We will continue to do our best to drive the digital transformation of the shipbuilding and marine industries." Lee Taejin, Executive Vice President of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, emphasized, "The introduction of Starlink will greatly enhance work safety and delivery reliability," and added, "We will lead the global shipbuilding industry with differentiated technological capabilities."

Meanwhile, Starlink has already met the legal requirements for launching its service in Korea. In May, the cross-border supply agreement signed between SpaceX and Starlink Korea received approval from the Ministry of Science and ICT, and in August, the terminal passed the conformity assessment.

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