The cooperation is expected to focus on design and engineering, production planning, construction sequencing, quality management systems and advanced shipyard processes.
Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at supporting the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario.
In a Feb. 20 press release, the company said the agreement includes technical and operational support from Hanwha Ocean to strengthen production readiness and shipyard performance at Ontario Shipyards’ Hamilton facility.
The cooperation is expected to focus on design and engineering, production planning, construction sequencing, quality management systems and advanced shipyard processes.
Ontario Shipyards is expected to begin construction of a training and recruitment vessel in 2026, which the companies say will serve as a demonstration of expanded shipbuilding capability in the province.
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In a related agreement, Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College have signed a letter of intent to establish a shipbuilding training hub embedded within the Hamilton shipyard.
According to the release, the collaboration will support apprenticeship and co-op pathways and develop specialized credentials aligned with shipyard production needs. Training areas are expected to include welding, electrical, millwright, marine mechanics, robotics, logistics and non-destructive evaluation.
The companies said the initiative is intended to address skilled trades shortages and support long-term shipbuilding capacity in Ontario.
