Samsung Heavy Wins $268 Million Order for One LNG Carrier

By SHIN JIA Posted : February 20, 2026, 12:09 Updated : February 20, 2026, 12:09
An LNG carrier built by Samsung Heavy Industries. [Photo courtesy of Samsung Heavy Industries]
Samsung Heavy Industries said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that it won an order for one liquefied natural gas carrier from an Oceania-based shipowner for 368 billion won. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered by May 2028.

The company’s year-to-date orders total eight ships worth $1.9 billion, reaching 14% of its annual target of $13.9 billion.

By vessel type, the orders include three LNG carriers, two ethane carriers, two container ships and one crude oil carrier, for a total of eight ships. The tally reflects a $400 million increase tied to a preliminary contract for offshore production facility pre-work that the company disclosed on Feb. 13.

“Since the start of the year, orders for LNG carriers have continued smoothly,” a company official said, adding that Samsung Heavy plans to maintain a selective order strategy focused on high-value ships.



* This article has been translated by AI.

Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.