Shipbuidling of Geoje
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard . Shipbuilders , also called shipwrights , follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history . South Korea is the world's largest shipbuilding nation with a global market share of 53.2% in 2011. South Korea is the global leader in the production of advanced high-tech vessels such as cruise liners , super tankers , LNG carriers , drill ships , and large-sized container ships . In the 3rd quarter of 2011, South Korea won all 18 orders for LNG carriers, 3 out of 5 drill ships and 5 out of 7 large-sized container ships. South Korea 's shipyards are highly efficient, with the world's largest shipyard in Ulsan operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries slipping a newly-built, $80 million vessel into the water every four working days.South Korea's "big three" shipbuilders, Hyundai Heavy Industries ...