South Korea
LS Cable & System finalizes ‘Korea’s largest’ subsea cable project
South Korea-based cable manufacturer LS Cable & System has completed the construction of Korea’s first land-Jeju voltage-type high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system, establishing an undersea power link between Wando, Jeollanam-do, and Jeju Island. Spanning approximately 90 kilometers
CMA CGM adds another 2,000 TEU LNG-powered vessel to its fleet
French shipping giant CMA CGM has taken delivery of the final vessel in a series of ten LNG-powered 2000-TEU ships, built by the Hyundai Mipo shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea.
HD Hyundai Mipo: Construction begins on ‘world’s first’ oceangoing ammonia-powered vessel
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has cut the first steel for a 46,000 cbm liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier which will be equipped with an ammonia dual-fuel engine.
EXMAR names first two dual-fuel 46,000 cbm gas carrier newbuilds
Belgian shipping company EXMAR has named the first two of six dual-fuel LPG/ammonia midsize gas carriers (MGCs) ordered through its joint venture with Seapeak.
HMM’s LNG-ready containership trials shore power at South Korean port
A 13,000 TEU LNG-ready containership owned by South Korean shipping company HMM, has utilized alternative maritime power (AMP) at South Korea’s Gwangyang Port.
HJSC wins LR’s nod for 88,000 cbm VLAC design
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for the design concept of an 88,000 cbm next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier (VLAC).
AES Andes submits EIA for industrial-scale hydrogen project in Chile
AES Andes has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to Chilean permitting authorities for a proposed industrial-scale green hydrogen project called Inna.
Final G5-class multipurpose RoRo delivered to Grimaldi
Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the sixth energy-efficient multipurpose RoRo ship from HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea.
Two South Korean titans close $100 million US shipyard acquisition
South Korea’s shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and compatriot aerospace and defense company Hanwha Systems have wrapped up a $100 million acquisition of Philly Shipyard, a US shipbuilder focused on commercial and government projects. Following the announcement of the transaction back in June 2024, whereby H
CMA CGM’s newest LNG dual fuel boxship touches water
France-based shipping titan CMA CGM has launched the 85,700 dwt CMA CGM Petra, the first in a series of six container vessels that are set to join the company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered fleet. According to London-based data provider VesselsValue, the Post Panamax boxship was built by Sout
Avikus to equip 5+ships with AI-driven autonomous navigation tech
Avikus, an autonomous navigation solutions venture founded by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group, has signed a supply contract with compatriot shipping major H-Line Shipping for its AI-driven autonomous navigation solution intended for commercial vessels. As disclosed, H-L
Another S. Korean-built, LNG-fueled boxship joins CMA CGM
French container shipping and logistics major CMA CGM has named its latest 7,300 TEU boxship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).