New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- India's ambitious push to become a global shipbuilding powerhouse has started drawing international interest, with South Korea stepping up to collaborate.

The Korea Marine Equipment Association (KOMEA), a leading industry body backed by Seoul's Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Energy, has offered its expertise to Indian shipyards in design, construction, and technology transfer, multiple sources confirmed.

KOMEA, which represents 304 shipbuilding and marine equipment companies, including industry giants HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries, has pledged support in several critical areas.

These include modernising shipyard production facilities, developing joint educational programs...