Another LNG Order for DSME of South Korea

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) of South Korea has secured a USD 200 million order to build a 173,400 cbm LNG tanker, DSME said in a statement.

Daewoo will build the LNG tanker for a U.S.-based customer by 2017, according to the statement.

The LNG tanker will be powered by an environment-friendly LNG engine developed by Daewoo and MAN Diesel & Turbo.

Daewoo has won multiple orders for LNG tankers this year, positioning itself as one of the world’s premier shipyards in LNG tanker construction.

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LNG World News Staff, November 21, 2013; Image: DSME