We aim for more efficient organization and changes that allow us to expand.
2023
08Invited to visit by the Madagascar government07Contracted for underwater operations on Royal Caribbean Cruises ships.Contracted for underwater operations on 6 newly built vessels from Hyundai Heavy Industries06Participation and demonstration at the International Ocean Forum Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.Establishment of TASGLOBAL-SG, a Singaporean branch office.01BV Certificate Approval, In-water Survey
2022
04Appearance on KTV (Korea National Broadcasting) show
Heading Towards the Blue Ocean: Korean Maritime Start-upParticipation and presentation at the Philippines-based PEMSEA (Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia) as the Korean Delegate.09Selected as a prospective Ocean Star Company by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.07Signed a framework agreement with Maersk for underwater operations.04Participation as the Chair of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) at the London IMO International Conference.Selected as the leading company for R&D research by the Korea Institute of Ocean and Science Technology Promotion.
2021
12Signed joint project contract with MOLA (Singapore)11Signed MOU for commercialization of digital hull cleaning robots with Hyundai Global Service and KCCHead office relocated (23, Saenggok-ro 189beon-gil, Gangseo-gu, Busan)10CEO Kim Yu-sik elected chair of Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety under GloFouling Partnerships09Obtained Inno-Biz certificate05Selected as the Korea Green Energy “Excellent CompanySelected for Underwater Hull Cleaning Robot International Standardization of research project worth KRW 16.3 billion (2021-2025)02Workship Global 01 launched
2020
11Selected as one of Korea’s top 1,000 technological innovations10Received Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Machine and Robot Industry Awards 202009Received Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award at the 4th Industrial Revolution Power Korea, 2020Received Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award at the 4th Industrial Revolution Power Korea, 2020
2019
12Signed contract for underwater work with Hyundai Ocean Services Co., Ltd.09Increased capital to 1.37 billion KRW, secured a 1 billion KRW investment from Hyundai Investment Partners through redeemable convertible preferred shares (Company valuation: 2.7 billion KRW).05Selected as a ‘Promising Marine Startup’ by the Korean Ministry of Maritime Affairs and FisheriesSelected as one of 53 promising startups by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
2018
09Awarded with the ‘Grand Prize for 2018 Korea Maritime Industry’ held by Money Today'Awarded with the President of the Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology Promotion’s Award in the field of cutting edge technologyReceived Advanced Technology Award at the 3rd Korea Oceans & Fisheries Industry Awards in 2018Received Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology Promotion Award07Head office relocated to 96, Nakdongnam-ro 533beon-gil, Gangseo-gu, BusanLR Certificate Approval, In-water Survey06Moved to a larger facility at Noksang-dong, Gangseo-gu04ABS Certificate Approval, In-water Survey03DNV Certificate Approval, In-water SurveyNK Certificate Approval, In-water SurveyISO 9001, production and services launched for unmanned underwater robotsBusan CBS, TAS GLOBAL Develop the First-Ever Underwater Robot for Ships, Creating Boundless New Market
2017
11KR Certificate Approval, In-water SurveyArticle in Money Today: “TAS GLOBAL Develops and Brings World's First Hull Cleaning Robot to Market”06Moved the HQ to Yeongdo-gu, Busan05Successfully commercialized robots
2016
12Awarded certificate for exemplary startup operation by Busan Metropolitan City Mayor10Designated as a partner of Hyundai Heavy IndustrySelected as partner of Hyundai Heavy Industries07Signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industry for benefit-sharing03Selected as Busan Star Company
2015
12Acquired the certification of new technology by the Ministry of Commerce, Economy, and Industry (selected as the best new technology)11Entered the Busan Center for Creative Economy and Innovation and moved the HQ address accordingly08Performance certificate from the Korean Marine Equipment Research Institute Obtained New Excellent Technology (NET) Certificate from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Head office relocated to Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation07Outdoor demonstration of our prototype06Completed our prototype
2014
08Established Tas Global, Co. Ltd.TAS GLOBAL was founded by CEO Kim Yu-sik to manufacture machines for removing and inspecting marine organisms underwater (341, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
