Hanwha Ocean, First Order of the New Year... Secures 2 Ammonia Carriers

7 Ship Orders Received in the Last Two Months

Ammonia Carrier Jogumdo. Photo by Hanwha Ocean

Hanwha Ocean is pioneering new paths in the eco-friendly carrier ship sector.

Hanwha Ocean has secured an order for two Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLAC) worth approximately 331.2 billion KRW from an Oceania region shipowner. This marks the seventh VLAC order within the past two months.

The ammonia carriers ordered by Hanwha Ocean have a capacity to transport 93,000 cubic meters of ammonia. Notably, these vessels will incorporate Hanwha Ocean's proprietary smart ship platform, HS4 (Hanwha SmartShip Solution & Service), along with the latest carbon reduction technology such as the Shaft Generator Motor (SGM), showcasing the company's proud eco-friendly technologies. The ships will be constructed at the Geoje shipyard and are scheduled for delivery to the shipowner by the second half of 2027.

Hanwha Ocean is focusing on the development of alternative fuels and eco-friendly technologies to lead the zero-carbon ship era. The company plans to gradually reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately commercialize zero-carbon ships powered by ammonia propulsion, direct hydrogen propulsion, and hydrogen fuel cells.

A Hanwha Ocean representative stated, "The continuous orders for eco-friendly carrier ships reflect the market's strong trust in Hanwha Ocean's technological capabilities," adding, "We will establish the standard for advanced eco-friendly shipbuilding technology through ongoing technological development."

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