Orders for container ships, especially those featuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual fuel (DF) propulsion, have been on the rise as demand for eco-friendly replacement has recently grown.

With this contract, Samsung Heavy Industries has recorded a total order intake of 39 vessels worth $6.9 billion (approximately 10.14 trillion won) this year, including 7 LNG carriers, 9 shuttle tankers, 9 container ships, 2 ethane carriers, 11 crude oil tankers, and preliminary work contracts for offshore production facilities (1 unit).

Samsung Heavy Industries’ cumulative order backlog to date stands at 132 vessels, totaling $28.2 billion, securing stable workload. A Samsung Heavy Industries representative stated, “We are securing high-quality and stable workload in the commercial vessel sector and continuing our profitability-focused order strategy. Once we complete the planned offshore project (FLNG) contract within this year, achieving this year’s order target should be seamless.”

Source: BusinessKorea