# HD Hyundai Marine Solution buys Goltens for $247.5 million *The South Korean firm acquired the repair specialist to secure 28 global hubs for green ship retrofits and service data center power engines.* **Published:** October 13, 2026 **By:** Hyun-jung Lee **Section:** Shipbuilding & Defense — South Korea **Format:** Company Watch **Confidence:** medium **Source:** https://eastasiabrief.com/shipbuilding/hd-hyundai-marine-solution-buys-goltens-247-5-million-2-689 **Publisher:** East Asia Brief (https://eastasiabrief.com/) --- ## What to know - HD Hyundai Marine Solution acquires Goltens for 331.49 billion won ($247.5 million) - The deal secures 28 global repair hubs servicing 5,500 commercial vessels across 15 countries - Transaction closing is scheduled for Feb. 28, 2027 pending regulatory approvals ![A shipyard worker uses a high-pressure spray to clean a heavy mechanical component in front of a large docked vessel. (AI-generated image)](https://eastasiabrief.com/media/2026-10-12-7a217b19b1ed.webp) *A shipyard worker uses a high-pressure spray to clean a heavy mechanical component in front of a large docked vessel. (AI-generated image)* HD Hyundai Marine Solution said Oct. 9, 2026 it agreed to acquire global engine overhaul and vessel maintenance specialist Goltens Worldwide for $247.5 million in cash, expanding its aftermarket service footprint across 15 countries. The transaction price of 331.49 billion won ($247.5 million) represents 40.19% of the buyer's equity capital and 26.05% of its total assets. HD Hyundai Marine Solution funded the deal entirely with cash proceeds from its initial public offering. *The rest of this briefing is for members. Creating an account is free. [Continue reading](https://eastasiabrief.com/shipbuilding/hd-hyundai-marine-solution-buys-goltens-247-5-million-2-689).* --- Cite as: East Asia Brief, "HD Hyundai Marine Solution buys Goltens for $247.5 million," October 13, 2026. https://eastasiabrief.com/shipbuilding/hd-hyundai-marine-solution-buys-goltens-247-5-million-2-689