Hanwha Ocean has secured an additional order for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ships, each with a capacity of 13,650 TEU, from Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport for 1.55 trillion won. This brings the total number of container ships ordered from Yang Ming to 13.
According to industry sources on September 3, Hanwha Ocean recorded a total of 2.3 trillion won in orders over two days, following the acquisition of three ultra-large gas carriers on September 1.
Amid the rapidly changing global shipping logistics landscape due to the conflict in the Middle East, Hanwha Ocean is expanding its order volume in response to the growing demand for eco-friendly and high-value-added vessels.
A representative from Hanwha Ocean stated, "The large follow-up orders from major global shipping companies in a short period reflect our recognized design capabilities, production capacity, and stable process management. We believe our differentiated eco-friendly ship technology also played a role in securing these orders."
The newly ordered vessels will feature Hanwha Ocean's independently developed 'high-manganese steel-based Type-B LNG fuel tanks.' High-manganese steel offers price competitiveness compared to traditional nickel alloy steel or aluminum while maintaining high toughness and strength in extremely low temperatures of minus 163 degrees Celsius. Hanwha Ocean explained that this will enhance both the safety and economic efficiency of LNG fuel tanks.
Chuck F.M. Tsai, Chairman of Yang Ming Marine Transport, remarked, "This contract demonstrates the strong partnership between Yang Ming and Hanwha Ocean and our joint commitment to building a more competitive and sustainable fleet. We look forward to the successful delivery of the six vessels and to further solidifying our long-term cooperative relationship."
Kim Hee-cheol, CEO of Hanwha Ocean, stated, "The trust established through our first project has led to this large follow-up order just a year later. We will continue to enhance our differentiated eco-friendly technology and quality competitiveness to develop our partnership with Yang Ming into a long-term collaboration."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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