Nampo Shipyard
The Namp'o Shipyard Complex, located in Haean-dong, Hanggu-guyŏk, Namp'o, is one of North Korea's primary shipbuilding enterprises, building primarily cargo ships and fishing boats. Employing 7,000 workers, the facilities include drydocks, 19 cranes, various cutting machines and a 6,000-ton floating dock. Ships of up to 20,000 tons displacement can be built. Current production includes cargo ships of 14,000 and 20,000 tons, 1,500-ton destroyers and 82-ton patrol boats for the Korean People's Navy, dredgers, 3,750-ton stern trawlers, etc.
| Nampo Shipyard | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 남포조선소련합기업소 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 南浦造船所聯合企業所 |
| Revised Romanization | Nampo Joseonso Yeonghap Kieopso |
| McCune–Reischauer | Namp'o Chosŏnso Ryŏnghap Kiŏpso |
The facility is served by the Korean State Railway via the Namp'o Port station on the P'yŏngnam Line.
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