HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) delivered the first of two 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships on January 20, 2025, at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan.
The vessel, ordered by a European shipowner in 2022, is 272 meters long, capable of cruising at 22 knots, and features a Mark III membrane-type fuel tank with a storage capacity of 6,100 cubic meters. It meets IMO regulations for sulfur oxide and carbon dioxide emissions.
As informed, the company has also delivered six 5,500 TEU methanol-ready container ships.
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. 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,
… said Yoo Sang-cheol, CEO of HJSC.
Looking ahead, the company expects gains in productivity and profitability with the delivery of the second LNG dual-fuel ship and eight 7,900 TEU container ships.
To remind, in December, 2024, HJSC announced a contract with a European shipowner to build four 7,900 TEU eco-friendly containerships, worth a total of KRW 606.7 billion.
