South Korea
Hyundai Motor launches project for fuel cell-propelled ships
South Korean Hyundai Motor Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with marine service provider Hyundai Global Service and classification society Korean Register (KR) to develop and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell systems on marine vessels.
Hyundai Samho orders LNG carrier tank design from GTT
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of a new LNG carrier.
Ertuğrul Gazi FSRU undergoing final regasification trials
The ABS-classed Ertuğrul Gazi, the first Turkish-flagged FSRU, is currently undergoing final regasification trials on site before commencing operations.
DNV approved Samsung’s design for fuel cell-powered LNG carrier
Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle from Norway-based classification society DNV for the design of fuel cell-powered LNG carrier.
Wärtsilä will supply cargo systems to VLGCs built at DSME
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its cargo handling system to four new very large gas carriers (VLGC) being built by DSME for Avance Gas.
KSOE reveals new 10-vessel order
South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) has won several contracts with overseas companies for the construction of 10 ships.
Alpha Gas takes delivery of Energy Intelligence LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilder DSME has handed over newbuild LNG carrier Energy Intelligence to Greek ship management company Alpha Gas.
Saipem rents ex-Ocean Rig drillship from Samsung Heavy
Saipem has signed a bareboat charter contract with Samsung Heavy for a new drillship, which will be delivered later this year.
Vinssen’s hydrogen-electric vessel Hydrogenia unveiled
Vinssen’s Hydrogenia, South Korea’s first commercialised hydrogen electric boat, has been revealed at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show.
KSOE scores order for 2 LNG carriers
South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has secured the order for two LNG carriers to be constructed by its unit Hyundai Heavy Industries.
HHI tests fully autonomous ship
South Korean shipping major Hyundai Heavy Industries has conducted a test run of a fully autonomous cruise ship, which navigated through the narrow 10-kilometer Pohang Canal.
HHI orders GTT tank design for 4 new LNG carriers
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has ordered the tank design of four new LNG carriers from the French LNG containment specialist GTT.