Turkmenistan’s economy continues to demonstrate steady growth and development across several key sectors, including construction, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and the food industry. Based on recent reports in Turkmen media, significant achievements in production capacity, export potential, and the adoption of modern technologies are contributing to the diversification of the … [Read more...]
Korea and Turkmenistan: synergy of cooperation in the field of shipbuilding
A significant collaboration is underway between Turkmenistan and South Korea in the shipbuilding sector. The Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant, located within the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, is working in tandem with the South Korean company “Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co. LLC” (KSIT) to design and construct two dry cargo vessels, each boasting a capacity … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Shipbuilding Industry Takes Off: A South Korean Partnership
Turkmenistan is making significant strides in its shipbuilding industry. The Balkan Shipbuilding and Repair Plant, located within the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, has embarked on a joint venture with South Korea's Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co. Ltd. to construct two state-of-the-art dry bulk carriers. These vessels, each with a capacity of 6,100 tons, are … [Read more...]
Korea Boosts Turkmen Shipbuilding with Tech and Training
Shipbuilding has become one of the key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea. South Korea, in an effort to increase the competitiveness of Turkmen shipbuilding, is ready to provide access to its advanced technologies and know-how. Kang Nam Yong, head of the representative office in Russia and the CIS of the Korea Marine Equipment Association … [Read more...]
Shipyard certification and transfer of shipbuilding technologies – cooperation between South Korea and Turkmenistan is bearing fruits
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship repair Plant in Turkmenistan is preparing to receive ISO certificates with the support of Korean specialists, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. In preparation for ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 45001 (health and safety), and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications, … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Netherlands Shipbuilders Forge Partnerships for Dredger Technology and Production
Turkmenistan's shipbuilding industry has established a series of partnerships during a recent working visit by a delegation from the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant to the Netherlands. Meetings were held with leading Dutch dredger manufacturers, including De Klop B.V., Dredge Yard B.V., Dredging Service Europe, and Royal IHC. During a meeting with shareholders … [Read more...]
Turkmen and South Korean Shipbuilders Forge Ahead with Joint Project
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant in Turkmenistan and South Korea's Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd. (KSIT) have begun the practical implementation of their joint venture for building two 6,100-ton dry cargo vessels. The contract for this project was signed in September 2023. On 29 January 2024, representatives from KSIT and the Balkan shipyard … [Read more...]
Turkmen shipyard “Balkan” offers services for various types of ship repairs
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant in Turkmenbashi is a major player in the maritime industry, providing a wide range of services to both the national fleet and foreign vessels. The shipyard carries out capital, medium, and light repairs of all types of vessels, as well as new construction. Capital repairs are the most complex and time-consuming, but they are … [Read more...]
Turkmen shipyard “Balkan” repaired more than 80 vessels
From the beginning of 2019 to the present time, Balkan shipbuilding and ship repair plant repaired over 80 vessels of various types, including ships of the National Merchant Fleet of Turkmenistan and vessels of foreign companies, the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary" reports. The Turkmen tanker "Atamyrat Nyýazow" was recently … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and South Korea eye to deepen partnership in shipbuilding
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant, located on the territory of the International Port of Turkmenbashi, is negotiating with leading companies of the Republic of Korea in order to implement shipbuilding projects, says the Agency of Marine and River Transport of Turkmenistan "Turkmendenizderyayollary". In particular, Korean companies will supply equipment and … [Read more...]
Baku Shipyard may place its orders at the Turkmen shipyard
On 22-23 February 2023, the management of the Baku Shipyard paid a working visit to Turkmenbashi, the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan reports. During the visit, the parties discussed opportunities for further expansion of bilateral cooperation in the field of shipbuilding, as well as the exchange of experience. The Azerbaijani delegation visited … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Korean shipbuilders to jointly build two bulk carriers
The Turkmen Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant "Balkan" and the Korean company "Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd." (KSIT) have signed a contract for the joint construction of two dry cargo vessels with a capacity of 6,100 tons. Highly qualified engineers from KSIT and local staff from the Balkan plant will work together on the project. As part of the deal, … [Read more...]
Russia’s oldest shipyard shares shipbuilding experience with Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova At the end of September 2019, a delegation of Turkmen shipbuilders and representatives of transport logistics, freight forwarding companies visited the Nevsky Shipyard. The delegation was headed by trade representative of Russia in Turkmenistan Yelizarov Alexander. The visit was aimed getting acquainted with the activities of the plant, visiting … [Read more...]