South Korea
ZeroNorth, Avikus join efforts to merge autonomous navigation with voyage optimization
Denmark-based technology company ZeroNorth has joined forces with South Korea’s autonomous navigation systems venture Avikus, part of HD Hyundai, to work on a joint solution that marries autonomous navigation with real-time voyage optimization. Per the partners, the contract was signed on June 4 at
South Korean shipbuilding giant joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center to pursue zero-carbon shipping solutions
South Korean shipbuilder HD KSOE has become a strategic partner to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMSZCS).
Fourth vessel joins UK-Denmark duo’s LNG fleet with more in the pipeline
Basalt Infrastructure Partners has taken delivery of its newest liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, which expands one of its existing LNG portfolios and its overall vessel fleet, managed by Denmark’s Celsius Shipping.
Hanwha Ocean and KR set sights on next-gen ammonia and LNG carriers
South Korean shipbuilding major Hanwha Ocean and compatriot classification society Korean Register (KR) have joined forces to develop an ultra-large ammonia carrier and a forward deckhouse LNG carrier.
KR, HD Hyundai Heavy join forces on 100,000+ cbm ethane carrier
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with compatriot shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) to jointly develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).
HD HHI to build two dual fuel-ready VLCCs for Pan Ocean
South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), part of HD Hyundai Group, has been commissioned by compatriot maritime transportation player Pan Ocean for the construction of a pair of sustainable fuel-ready very large crude carriers (VLCCs). According to Greek shipbroker
Thumbs-up for MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries’ SOFC tech-endowed LNG carrier design
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received approval in principle (AiP) from the Lloyd’s Register for the design of a 174,000-cubic meter (cbm) liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (LNGC) equipped with Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology.
New LNG vessel order for Hyundai Heavy Industries with Purus
Purus, a provider of maritime services for gas transport and offshore wind industries, has placed a new order for a liquified natural gas carrier (LNGC) with Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, bringing the firm’s current newbuilding program to ten gas carriers under construction at Hyundai Gro
Maersk’s green methanol containership fleet is now complete
Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has taken delivery of Axel Maersk, completing the world’s first series of large dual-fuel methanol container vessels.
HD Hyundai’s upgrades help CoolCo future-proof its LNG fleet
HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) has completed the retrofit of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier owned by Bermuda-based LNG carrier owner and operator Cool Company (CoolCo).
South Korea revises electric vessel code as part of green maritime push
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has revised the standards for electric vessels in order to facilitate further construction and adoption of units fitted with various electric propulsion solutions. According to the Ministry, there are currently around 50 electric-powered units, in
ABS and Pusan National University to collaborate on liquid hydrogen carrier technology
Classification society ABS and South Korea’s Pusan National University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint research and development of liquid hydrogen carriers and cryogenic engineering.