HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has clinched its inaugural order this year for an 18,000㎥ LNG bunkering vessel. The company has secured its first order worth KRW 127.1bn to build the vessel for H-Line Shipping.
HJSC considers this order another success to its orderbook portfolio after 2014 when it built the 5,100㎥ LNG bunkering vessel for Japan’s NYK Line.
As disclosed, the contracted vessel is a large-scale LNG bunkering ship measuring 144 meters in length, 25.2 meters in width, and 12.8 meters in depth. It is capable of supplying up to 18,000㎥ of LNG in a single operation to LNG-fueled ships.
The exact delivery date for the unit is yet to be announced.
According to HJSC, the vessel features a dual-fuel propulsion system, enabling it to operate on both eco-friendly LNG as well as marine diesel oil. It will be also equipped with two independent LNG tanks certified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the company said.
This advanced system ensures both stability and operational efficiency, HJSC says, while effectively reducing carbon emissions.
Yoo Sang-cheol, CEO of HJSC, stated, “As global LNG demand and supply continue to grow, the LNG bunkering vessel market will see steady expansion.”
He continued, “We will focus on strengthening our expertise in building eco-friendly, high-value-added ships, securing a competitive edge that aligns with our legacy as a leader in shipbuilding.”
