The journey included conferences with ROK’s Protection Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). DAPA is the only real authorities company executing the procurement of protection gear for the ROK throughout their armed forces. Anderson met with DAPA Minister Eom Donghwan and performed an intensive change with members of the Naval Ship Program Division. The change centered on areas of mutual curiosity, together with organizational constructs, provide chain administration, ship acquisition & ship design processes, in addition to ongoing US Navy – ROK Overseas Army Gross sales efforts.
“Our nations have lengthy standing and powerful bonds, it’s proper that we within the acquisition subject collaborate and the place potential pursue alternatives of mutual profit,” stated Anderson. “I’m grateful to DAPA for internet hosting the go to and look ahead to enduring communication on naval navy acquisition.”
A centerpiece of the go to, and consistent with Rear Adm. Anderson’s self-identified curiosity in excessive performing organizations, have been visits to a few ROK shipyards: Hyundai Heavy Industries, HanJin Shipbuilding & Building Firm and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Firm. The shipyards, amongst the biggest and most succesful on the earth, construct a mixture of service provider ships, offshore platforms and naval ships, in addition to special-purpose vessels for the Republic of Korea. Naval ships embrace Aegis destroyers, frigates, corvettes and offshore patrol vessels, amphibious ships, air cushion automobiles, logistic assist vessels, auxiliary and assist vessels, and standard submarines.
“Because the US Navy’s floor ship acquisitions consultants, we search out world class shipbuilding efficiency. We got here on the lookout for world class shipbuilders and we discovered them! I recognize the shipyards taking the time to coach us on their merchandise and processes,” stated Anderson. “I hope they discovered the go to mutually helpful and I look ahead to comply with on engagements.”
Rear Adm. Anderson shall be main an Worldwide Shipbuilding panel on the upcoming Sea-Air-Area Navy League Maritime Exposition on April 3, 2023. Panelists embrace Director Common Bang Geuk-chul from ROK DAPA, Dr. Kåre Groes Christiansen, chief govt officer of Odense Maritime Expertise – Denmark, Mr. Damien Bloor, director, First Marine Worldwide Advisory Group – United Kingdom, and Mr. Ben Bordelon, chairman of the Shipbuilders Council of America and president and chief govt officer of Bollinger Shipyards – United States.
As one of many Protection Division’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is liable for executing the event and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, particular mission and assist ships, boats and craft.
