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Samsung Heavy Industries
Samsung Heavy Industries was established in 1974 as a shipbuilding company headquartered in South Korea. Its operations center on high-tech vessel construction...
Samsung Heavy Industries
Samsung Heavy Industries was established in 1974 as a shipbuilding company headquartered in South Korea. Its operations center on high-tech vessel construction and offshore engineering projects. The firm allocates across shipbuilding assets, drillship inventory valued at $840M, and manufacturing facilities in Geoje, Ningbo and Rongcheng. It executes direct ownership in operating businesses including SHI-MCI FZE in Nigeria and Swan Defense and Heavy Industries in India. Geographic reach covers South Korea, China, Nigeria and India. The company lists 11443 in disclosed assets. It maintains R&D centers in Pangyo and Daejeon plus the Geoje Shipyard. Recent activity includes speaking at Norshipping 2025 on eco-friendly ship technology. Ownership ties to Samsung Electronics as largest shareholder create a corporate governance structure distinct from independent asset owners.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1974
AUM
11443 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
South Korea
City
Seongnam-si
Corporate office
23, Pangyo-ro 227beon-gil Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who are the major shareholders of Samsung Heavy Industries?
Samsung Electronics holds the largest stake at 15.98 percent. National Pension Service holds 7.07 percent.
What asset classes does Samsung Heavy Industries deploy into?
The firm focuses on shipbuilding assets, drillships and offshore facilities. It also holds manufacturing sites in South Korea and China.
Does Samsung Heavy Industries participate in joint ventures?
Yes. It maintains joint ventures including SHI-MCI FZE in Nigeria and partnerships with Vigor Marine Group and Nassco.
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