BWTS specialist opens in Korea

The Oslo-based company has expanded rapidly since starting business in 2003, and opened anoffice in Shanghai, China, in 2011. The Korean office will open in Busan on 1 January 2013. The operation will be led by general manager Hyunsoo Jeon, supported by sales executive Jae Wook Bae. South Korea, which last year accounted for over 37% of all shipping newbuilds, is the latest target market for obvious reasons, explains Houtan Houshangi, CEO of OceanSaver: “It makes perfect business sense for us to move into the world’s number one shipbuilding destination. Our new, dedicated office in Busan will allow us to provide local clients with what we believe is an unparalleled level of support within the sector – giving them technical expertise, project support, sales and commissioning support, and comprehensive OceanSaver product service right on their doorsteps.”

“The BWT market is ‘hot’,” Mr Houshangi declares. “Furthermore, it is evolving all the time and we believe a direct and local presence in South Korea will put ourselves into a great position to stay at the head of the curve and meet the pressing needs of those in the shipping industry that must comply with IMO and USCG mandates.”