Hanla IMS (Instrumentation Monitoring System)

What Hanla IMS (Instrumentation Monitoring System) does

Hanla IMS Co., Ltd. is a Korean maritime instrumentation and control systems manufacturer headquartered in Busan, South Korea, founded in 1989 and KOSDAQ-listed since May 2007. The company designs and produces shipboard equipment covering level gauging, gas detection, valve remote control, ballast water treatment, alternative maritime power, emergency shutdown, nitrogen generation, and integrated automation through its flagship Dynamic-A platform. Its unified HX SOLUTION brand bundles six product groups — HX GAUGING, GAS&SAFETY, CONTROL, ECO, MACHINERY, and REPAIR YARD — anchored by the Dynamic-A system and supported by the CARE-HX digital customer platform. Hanla holds IMO final approval, USCG Type Approval for EcoGuardian (including the no-filter variant), and type approvals from 10 classification societies (ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, KR, LR, NK, RINA, RS), and is designated as a World Class 300 Company with nuclear-grade certifications from KHNP.

The company operates three factories in Busan, a manufacturing subsidiary in Zhangjiagang, China, and sales offices in Shanghai and Dalian. It serves major Korean shipbuilders — Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, DSME, and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard — as direct customers, and distributes through 20+ global partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa. In 2021 Hanla entered ship repair through the acquisition of Gwangyang Yard, expanded with a 7,000 TLC floating dock in 2024, and added a second yard in Yeongdo in January 2026. Revenue grew from KRW 789 billion in 2023 to KRW 1,334 billion in 2025 (~30% CAGR), with operating margin expanding from 6.79% to 16.68% and net income reaching KRW 254 billion (19.10% net margin). The company is co-led by Co-CEOs Ji Seok-jun and Kim Young-gu, with President Kim Jeong-guk appointed in August 2025 to drive a 'global one-team and hundred-year enterprise' agenda. The company claims top-3 global market share in ship level monitoring systems and ballast water treatment systems.

Name

Hanla IMS (Instrumentation Monitoring System)

Legal name

Hanla IMS Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hanlaims.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hanla IMS is a Busan-based, KOSDAQ-listed Korean manufacturer of maritime instrumentation and control systems, including level gauges, gas detection, ballast water treatment, and ship automation, supplying major Korean shipbuilders and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Instrumentation and Control Systems

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Electrical, Automation & Control Systems (Power, PLC/SCADA, Navigation/Comms Integration) (TLAHAMAE), Submarine Life Support & Environmental Control Systems Manufacturing (IMAJAOAK)

Keywords

• Marine instrumentation systems
• Ballast water treatment
• Ship level gauging
• Valve remote control
• Maritime safety monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Busan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Equipment Sales: Sale of maritime instrumentation and control systems including level gauging, gas detection, valve control, ballast water treatment, and integrated monitoring systems. Equipment sales include both standard products and custom-engineered solutions for specific vessel requirements. Revenue recognition occurs upon equipment delivery to shipyards or ship owners.
2. Ship Repair Services: Vessel maintenance, repair, and retrofit services through shipyards in Gwangyang and Yeongdo. Includes dry dock services, floating dock operations (up to 7,000 TLC), and retrofits for BWTS and SOx Scrubber installation.
3. Aftermarket and Spare Parts: Ongoing service, maintenance, and spare parts supply for installed equipment through customer support teams. Includes technical consulting and remote support via CARE-HX digital platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hanla IMS develops, manufactures, and sells marine instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems for commercial vessels, naval submarines, offshore plants, and nuclear power plants through its HX SOLUTION integrated platform. Products include level gauging systems, custody transfer measurement systems, gas detection and safety systems, valve remote control systems, ballast water treatment systems (EcoGuardian), shore power systems (AMPS), integrated alarm/monitoring/control systems (Dynamic-A), and ship repair services through owned shipyards in Gwangyang and Yeongdo.

Product overview

Hanla IMS is a maritime instrumentation and monitoring systems company offering an integrated platform called HX SOLUTION that unifies six product groups: HX GAUGING (level/temperature/pressure measurement systems including CTMS radar gauges and level transmitters), HX GAS&SAFETY (gas detection, emergency shutdown, nitrogen generator, and safety monitoring), HX CONTROL (Dynamic-A based integrated automation for valve control, ICMS, and alarm monitoring), HX ECO (ballast water treatment EcoGuardian, shore power AMPS), HX MACHINERY (marine testing facilities and propulsion equipment), and HX REPAIR YARD (ship maintenance and retrofit services). The portfolio covers the full lifecycle of vessel instrumentation from measurement to control to environmental compliance, serving tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, LNG vessels, and naval submarines across global shipping markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HX SOLUTION: Integrated brand platform combining six product groups: HX GAUGING, HX GAS&SAFETY, HX CONTROL, HX ECO, HX MACHINERY, and HX REPAIR YARD, built on 35 years of technological expertise with Dynamic-A as core system
• Dynamic-A
• CARE-HX
• EcoGuardian
• EcoGuardian NF
• AMP E-Connection

Products and services

• HX SOLUTION Integrated maritime solutions platform unifying six product groups covering vessel measurement, gas safety, control, environmental compliance, machinery, and ship repair services, with Dynamic-A core automation and CARE-HX digital lifecycle support.
• HX GAUGING (Cargo and Tank Level Measurement System)

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth from 789B KRW (2023) to 1,334B KRW (2025), CAGR of 30%+
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Haegang High Tech Co., Ltd. (해강하이테크)minorOthersLNG double wall pipe specialist company. Partnership company of Hanla IMS. CEO: Lee Sun-woo, Located in Busan with focus on LNG infrastructure components.
• HANLA NMT Co., Ltd. (한라엔엠티)minorOthersModule transporter specialist for heavy cargo transport. Partnership company established 2008. CEO: Cha Min-soo, Based in Gwangyang.
• HANLA ENS Co., Ltd. (한라이엔에스)minorOthersEngineering and project execution company. Partnership company providing solutions, secure projects, and successful business outcomes. CEO: Heo Yong-seok.
• Mirae HiTech Co., Ltd. (미래하이테크)minorOthersSpecial equipment manufacturing company. Partnership company focused on first-of-its-kind, best special equipment production.
• HANLA Marine Machinery & Electric Co., Ltd.coreOthersChina corporation and factory established 2007 in Zhangjiagang. Full manufacturing and service operations for China market. Localized production facility with updated factory completed 2025.
• Maretek India Private LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia sales representative partner for maritime equipment distribution. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +91 984 703 9956
• Aqua Logistics Pte. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore-based maritime logistics and equipment distributor. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +65 6566 5166
• HANSA SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany-based maritime safety equipment partner. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +49 40 756 0250
• Franman Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreece-based maritime equipment distributor. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +30 210 953 2350
• KDU World Wide Technical Services (FZC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE-based technical services partner for Middle East region. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +971 4 431 0836
• Kibell GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based maritime equipment partner for Americas market. Contact: [email protected], Tel: +1 413 317 6486
• Hyundai Heavy IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Korean shipbuilder with multiple quality certifications from Hanla IMS including self-inspection item certification, quality system certification, and excellent quality recognition
• Samsung Heavy IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Korean shipbuilder holding Q-GOLD quality partnership certification. Long-standing supplier relationship for marine instrumentation
• Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Korean shipbuilder with excellent cooperation and quality certifications. Key customer for integrated monitoring and control systems
• Hyundai Mipo DockyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean shipyard with quality A-grade certification. Long-term supplier for valve control and level monitoring systems

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Swedish marine equipment major with ballast water treatment (PureBallast), heat exchangers, and separation equipment. Competes with Hanla EcoGuardian on IMO/USCG-approved BWTS and offers a broader marine portfolio.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global automation incumbent with marine-specific power and control solutions. Competes broadly with Hanla's integrated automation offering, especially on larger commercial vessels where ABB has a stronger brand and service footprint.
• Emerson Electric (Rosemount): Global measurement and process automation incumbent whose Rosemount instrumentation competes with Hanla's level/pressure/temperature gauging products in industrial and shipboard applications.

Direct peers

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology leader offering integrated automation, gas detection, BWTS (acquired Coldharbour Marine), and lifecycle services. Directly competes with Hanla on integrated vessel control platforms and approved BWTS in global shipyard tenders.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian supplier of integrated automation, navigation, and ship control systems (K-Chief, AutoChief). Competes with Hanla Dynamic-A on engine room automation and alarm/monitoring systems for newbuilds and naval vessels.
• Norwegian Electric Systems: Norwegian supplier of integrated automation, navigation, and hybrid-electric systems for vessels. Competes with Hanla on newbuild automation packages and digital platform offerings.
• Praxis Automation Technology: Dutch specialist in ship automation, navigation, and integrated alarm/monitoring systems. A direct comparable in vessel control platforms, particularly on mid-size commercial and specialized vessels.

Emerging players

• Optimarin: Norwegian BWTS specialist with IMO and USCG type approvals. Competes head-to-head with Hanla EcoGuardian in the ballast water treatment retrofit market, often through similar global agent/distributor models.
• Ecochlor: US-based BWTS provider using chlorine dioxide technology with IMO and USCG type approvals. An emerging/regional competitor to Hanla EcoGuardian in US-flag and international BWTS retrofit tenders.

Regional players

• Young Hwa Tech: Korean peer supplier of marine valves and remote control systems, overlapping with Hanla's VRCS and valve automation products, primarily serving the same Korean shipyard customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HanlaIMS

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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