Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

DSME, established in 1973 at Okpo Bay, Korea, is a specialized shipbuilding and offshore contractor that builds various vessels, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, floating oil production units, submarines, and destroyers. DSME employs approximately 1,500 design and R&D personnel with prolific experience, and more than 15,000 skilled workers. The company became independent in 2000. Its annual production capacity is approximately 70 commercial vessels, 10 specialized vessels, and 30-40 offshore and onshore plants.