SEOUL -- 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.