Marsun Public Company Limited
Native name | บริษัท มาร์ซัน จำกัด (มหาชน) |
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Shipbuilding, Ship repair |
| Founded 📆 | 1980 |
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| Services | Shipbuilding, Ship repair, Engineering |
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| 🌐 Website | marsun |
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Marsun Public Company Limited is a major Thai shipbuilder and defense contractor. The company is based in Samut Prakan, Thailand, and operates a large shipyard near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. Marsun is publicly listed on Thailand's LiVE Exchange for SMEs and startups.[1]
Marsun is best known as a key supplier of vessels for the Royal Thai Navy and other government agencies, having built numerous patrol boats, fast attack craft, and support vessels.[2]
History
Marsun was founded in 1980 and has since grown into one of Thailand's most significant private shipbuilders. Over the years, the company developed specialized expertise in building smaller to medium-sized vessels using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. It has established a long-standing relationship with the Royal Thai Navy, becoming one of its primary domestic suppliers for new naval construction projects.
Shipbuilding Portfolio
Marsun has constructed over 300 vessels for government and private sector clients, including international exports. Its portfolio is diverse, with a strong focus on patrol and military craft.[3]
Patrol Vessels
Marsun has built multiple classes of patrol gun boats for the Royal Thai Navy, forming a significant part of the navy's coastal patrol fleet.
- T.991-class offshore patrol vessels
- T.994-class patrol boats
- T.997-class patrol boats
- M-21-class patrol boats
- M-36-class patrol boats
Fast Attack Craft
The company has also produced fast attack craft for littoral combat roles.
- M39-class fast attack craft
Support and Utility Vessels
Beyond military craft, Marsun builds a variety of other vessels for commercial and government use.
- Ferries and passenger catamarans
- Crew transfer vessels for the offshore industry
- Research and survey vessels
- Multi-purpose craft and landing craft
Facilities
The company's shipyard is located in Samut Prakan province. It is equipped with modern shipbuilding technology, including covered construction halls and a ship lift system for launching and docking vessels.
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