HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES

- Reaffirms its expertise in eco-friendly container shipbuilding and accelerates market expansion with high-value, decarbonized vessels

- The 7,700 TEU LNG DF container ship delivered by HJSC

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has once again demonstrated its expertise in eco-friendly shipbuilding with the delivery of an LNG dual-fuel container ship built at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan.

The multinational shipbuilder announced that on January 20, it successfully delivered the first of two 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships ordered by a European shipowner in 2022. The delivery signing ceremony took place at the Yeongdo Shipyard, with representatives from both the shipowner and HJSC in attendance.

The delivered vessel is a 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship, measuring 272 meters in length and capable of cruising at 22 knots. It combines advanced specifications with an eco-friendly design. The ship is equipped with a Mark III membrane-type fuel tank from French company GTT, offering a storage capacity of 6,100 cubic meters while maximizing container space. It is built to comply with the sulfur oxide and carbon dioxide emission regulations set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

Notably, the use of a membrane-type fuel tank, the same technology found in LNG carriers' cargo tanks, sets this vessel apart. Only a few shipyards worldwide have the capability to design and build LNG dual-fuel vessels using this technology, further establishing HJSC’s reputation for top-tier shipbuilding expertise.

- Membrane-type fuel tank of the 7,700 TEU LNG DF container ship

With this delivery, the global shipbuilder has successfully handed over all six 5,500 TEU methanol-ready container ships since re-entering the merchant ship market. Additionally, the delivery of the first 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship further reinforces HJSC’s competitive position in the eco-friendly container ship sector. Looking ahead, the company anticipates significant gains in productivity and profitability, as the delivery of the second vessel and eight 7,900 TEU container ships will allow for the benefits of repetitive construction of similar designs.

Since re-entering the commercial shipping market, the global shipbuilder has successfully delivered all six 5,500 TEU methanol-ready container ships. The delivery of the newly developed 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship further reaffirms the company's competitive edge in the eco-friendly container ship sector. Looking ahead, with the repeated construction of similar vessels, including the second 7,700 TEU ship and eight 7,900 TEU container ships, the company expects to see significant gains in both productivity and profitability.

The South Korean shipbuilder has distinguished itself in the eco-friendly vessel sector, excelling in the fields of methanol-ready and methanol-powered ships, LNG dual-fuel (DF) vessels, carbon capture and storage (CCS) ships, and ammonia carriers. The company continues to demonstrate its accumulated technological expertise and competitive edge in the market, particularly in the mid- to large-sized container ship segment.

Yoo Sang-cheol, CEO of HJSC, stated, “By successfully delivering the first 7,700 TEU LNG DF container ship, we are now able to accelerate the follow-up construction of similar vessels and pursue more aggressive sales efforts.” He continued, "Through the development and construction of eco-friendly, high-value ships suited for the decarbonized era, we aim to meet the expectations of our shipowners."

Meanwhile, HJSC plans to deliver the second LNG dual-fuel container ship, currently under construction, to the shipowner after completing the final stages of production.