Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Song Sangkeun) visited the Marine Industry Cluster site at Busan Port (formerly Uam Pier) on the 10th to inspect the established facilities and met with the resident institution, the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center, to discuss the development direction of the eco-friendly shipbuilding industry.
This on-site inspection was conducted to preemptively review Busan Port's future strategies as it prepares to transform into an eco-friendly and smart port, and to strengthen the functions and roles of the Marine Industry Cluster.
Busan Port Authority is visiting the Busan Port Marine Industry Cluster site to inspect the established facilities. Provided by Busan Port Authority
With the recent surge in demand for research and development of eco-friendly energy-based ships, the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center is gaining attention as a core institution leading research and demonstration of related technologies, making its role and function increasingly important.
Song Sangkeun, who visited the site, emphasized, "It is important to build a close cooperative system between local universities and research institutes centered around the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center," and added, "I expect the center to play a leading role as the central hub of the eco-friendly shipbuilding industry ecosystem."
The Busan Port Marine Industry Cluster was established to foster high value-added marine industries linked to the port and to support related research and development as well as business activities.
BPA plans to accelerate the creation of a marine industry ecosystem through close communication and cooperation with resident institutions, local universities, and research institutes.
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