SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) Co. said Friday it has secured a 630.1 billion-won (US$464.5 million) order for very large ammonia carriers (VLACs).
HD KSOE, the shipbuilding subholding company of HD Hyundai Co., said its affiliate, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., will build the vessels for an African client and deliver them by the first half of 2030.
With the latest contract, HD KSOE has secured orders worth US$21.2 billion for 193 vessels so far this year, reaching 91 percent of its annual order target.
A gas carrier built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. is seen in this photo provided by the shipbuilder. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
A gas carrier built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. is seen in this photo provided by the shipbuilder. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)