Vestas and Mokpo National Maritime University Sign MOU to Foster Offshore Wind Talent in Korea

Vestas and Mokpo National Maritime University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (“MMU”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on talent development and ecosystem building for the offshore wind energy industry in South Korea.

The agreement aims to reinforce both parties’ shared commitment to supporting Korea’s energy transition and seeks to enhance the competitiveness of the domestic offshore wind workforce through phased collaboration, with a focus on striving toward global‑standard education for future industry professionals.

Under the MOU, Vestas and MMU will combine Vestas’ world leading offshore wind technology expertise with MMU’s strong educational infrastructure. Through strategic cooperation, the two organizations aim to:

· Promote the sustainable growth of Korea’s offshore wind industry
· Cultivate skilled professionals specializing in offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M)
· Contribute to local economic development

The partnership aims to explore collaboration in the following areas:

MMU will:

· Focus on cultivating skilled personnel to support the evolving needs of the offshore wind sector and its stakeholders

Vestas will:

· Collaborate on providing industrial insights and advisory support to enhance the offshore wind O&M training programs for MMU students
· Seek to cooperate in facilitating access to relevant digital educational resources and technical information on a phased basis

Anders Brohm, General Manager of Vestas Korea, said, “We are proud to collaborate with Mokpo National Maritime University to support Korea’s offshore wind ambitions. Building a highly skilled, locally rooted workforce is essential for the long-term success of the industry. Through this partnership, we aim to provide students with access to global expertise, hands-on training, and meaningful professional development opportunities, empowering them to help shape the future of offshore wind in Korea.”

Ph.D. Hyunjun Choi, Director of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation at MMU, stated, “By partnering with the global leader in wind energy, MMU will further strengthen its educational capabilities and solidify its role in cultivating Korea’s next generation of offshore wind specialists. This MOU reaffirms our commitment to developing worldclass talent and contributing to the growth of a sustainable, competitive offshore wind sector, as well as the broader maritime industry.”

This collaboration marks an important step toward building a robust offshore wind ecosystem in Korea. Vestas and MMU will continue to explore additional areas of cooperation to support talent development, expand technical capacity, and contribute to the growth of Korea’s renewable energy sector.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 201 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 161 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 37,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

About Vestas Korea Wind Technology Ltd.

Vestas Korea Wind Technology Ltd. has been active in South Korea since the first turbine installed in 1991. Since then, we have installed 678 MW and additional 304 MW is under construction. 545 MW is under our long-term service contracts. In 2025 alone, we delivered 166 MW of wind turbines and secured 477 MW of new projects, further strengthening our contribution to South Korea’s transition toward a sustainable, renewable energy-powered society.

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