South Korea

HMM all set to test onboard carbon capture system on a 2,200 TEU boxship
HMM said it was ready to conduct operational testing of its onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) on a 2,200 TEU containership.

Another Asian shipbuilder orders TMC compressors for its LNG carriers
TMC has been hired by Hanwha Ocean to supply marine compressed air systems for 3 LNG carriers the latter is building for an Asian shipowner.

EXMAR celebrates keel laying milestone for first 46,000 cbm LPG/ammonia carrier
HD Hyundai Mipo has laid the keel for the first of six new 46,000 cbm midsize LPG/ammonia carriers ordered by EXMAR LPG.

Shipbuilding giants rake in $2.5 billion from UAE player’s LNG fleet expansion rush
ADNOC L&S has gone on a spending spree to bolster its liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers’ arsenal with multiple newbuild vessels.

Two more EXMAR LPG gas carriers to feature Wärtsilä ammonia FSSs
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions (WGS), part of Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, has been selected to deliver fuel supply and cargo handling systems for two new gas carriers that will operate with ammonia fuel.

First of nine ships built to haul US LNG around the globe hits the water while light turns green for Venture Global’s third export facility
Venture Global has launched the first of nine LNG carriers that form part of its fleet designed to transport LNG.

Japanese shipowner’s LNG carriers to sport Norwegian firm’s compressors
HD HHI has hired TMC Compressors to supply compressors for four LNG carriers the shipbuilder is constructing for Japan’s NYK Line.

Partners to start construction of low-carbon ammonia facility in Abu Dhabi
TA’ZIZ, Fertiglobe, Mitsui & Co. and GS Energy Corporation have agreed to commence construction of a low-carbon ammonia production facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Hanwha, Acceleron conduct engine optimization on Höegh Autoliners’ ship
South Korean engine manufacturer Hanwha Engine and Swiss turbocharger producer Acceleron have performed an engine part load optimization (EPLO) for Höegh Autoliners’ 7,850 CEU car carrier Höegh Detroit.

HMM takes delivery of LNG-ready HMM Ruby
South Korean Hanwha Ocean has handed over a newbuild LNG-ready 13,000 TEU containership, HMM Ruby, to compatriot shipping company HMM.

European shipowner splashes $220 million on methanol-ready boxships at HJ Shipbuilding
HJSC secured a $220 million contract with a mystery European shipowner to construct two eco-friendly methanol-ready 7,900 TEU containerships.

HD KSOE gets LR’s greenlight for ammonia fuel supply system
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its ammonia fuel supply system.