Marsun Welcomes OECD Delegation to Exchange Views on Advancing Thailand’s Shipbuilding Industry
Between 5–7 August 2026, Mr. Narinsak Satthaprasit, Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure, Marine Department of Thailand, welcomed a delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) under the Shipbuilding Peer Review project. The delegation was led by Capt. Shojiro Niwa, Economist/Policy Analyst, Shipbuilding Unit, OECD, and Ms. Marina Daley, Junior Policy Analyst, Shipbuilding Unit, OECD.
The visit formed part of the OECD’s assessment of Thailand’s shipbuilding industry through a series of workshops, stakeholder consultations, and industry site visits. Throughout the programme, the delegation engaged with the Marine Department, the Thai Shipbuilding and Repairing Association, government agencies, private sector representatives, and other key stakeholders to gather insights that will contribute to policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Thailand’s shipbuilding industry and enhancing its global competitiveness.
As part of the industry study visit on 6 August 2026, the OECD delegation, accompanied by representatives from the Marine Department, visited Marsun Public Company Limited. The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Patrawin Chongvisal, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Wutthiwat Atthaseriruj, Deputy Managing Director – Sales.
During the visit, Marsun presented the company’s capabilities in ship design and construction, project management, quality assurance, and supply chain management before leading the delegation on a tour of its shipyard. The visit provided first-hand insight into Thailand’s shipbuilding processes, manufacturing technologies, industrial capabilities, and the supporting ecosystem essential for the continued development of the country’s shipbuilding sector.
On this occasion, Marsun shared its perspectives as a Thai shipbuilder serving both the defence and commercial export markets. The company highlighted Thailand’s strengths in engineering, technology, skilled workforce, and project management, while emphasizing that the long-term competitiveness of the Thai shipbuilding industry requires continued government support. Key recommendations included establishing a long-term national ship procurement plan, promoting technology transfer, developing skilled human resources, strengthening the domestic supply chain, and fostering a robust industrial ecosystem to enable sustainable growth and enhance Thailand’s competitiveness in the global shipbuilding market.
Marsun believes that close collaboration among the public sector, private industry, and international organizations will play a vital role in driving the sustainable development of Thailand’s shipbuilding industry, creating greater economic value, and reinforcing the country’s long-term industrial competitiveness.
