ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 9. Turkmenistan
plans to commission a new cargo vessel “Menzil” in 2026 as part of
cooperation with South Korean partners, Trend reports via the press service of the
Turkmen Government.
The announcement was made by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
during a working visit to the Balkan region, where he attended a
ceremony marking the commissioning of the cargo vessel “Gadamly” at
the Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant in Turkmenbashi. The
vessel was built with participation of the Korean company Koryo
Shipbuilding Industry Technology.
According to the President, the introduction of new vessels is
expected to significantly expand the capacity of the national
merchant fleet and increase cargo transportation volumes through
the International Sea Port of Turkmenbashi, including domestic
shipments, imports and transit flows across the Caspian Sea.
The President emphasized that the development of maritime
transport infrastructure will contribute to strengthening regional
connectivity and supporting the country’s economic growth.
To note, the South Korean company Koryo Shipbuilding Industry
Technology (KSIT) is a Busan-based engineering and shipbuilding
firm specializing in ship design, construction technologies, and
repair solutions for commercial vessels of various types and sizes.
The company is part of South Korea’s wider maritime industrial
ecosystem and works closely with Korean marine equipment
manufacturers, including associations such as KOMEA, to export
shipbuilding expertise abroad.
In Turkmenistan, KSIT acts as a key technology and engineering
partner for the Balkan shipyard in joint projects, including the
construction of multi-purpose dry cargo vessels. Its role includes
transferring ship design documentation, introducing modern quality
management systems, and training local engineers in advanced
shipbuilding techniques, thereby contributing to the development of
domestic industrial capacity and international-standard production
at the Balkan facility.
