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May 12, 2026
FLEX Commodities opens Seoul office with new Korea leadership team Dubai-based trader establishes South Korea presence with appointments of Alan Yang and Yujin Kang. |
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May 1, 2026
Asia-Pacific ports advance cross-sector hydrogen and e-fuel infrastructure Accelleron report highlights a coordinated approach combining energy, industry and shipping demand to stimulate market development. |
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April 30, 2026
Exmar lays keel for ammonia-powered midsize gas carrier Belgian shipping company marks construction milestone for dual-fuel vessel at Hyundai Heavy Industries yard. |
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April 30, 2026
MOL installs dual Wind Challenger hard sails on LNG carrier under construction Japanese shipping company fits telescoping hard sails at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje yard for 2026 delivery. |
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April 28, 2026
Lotte Fine Chemical completes world’s first commercial ammonia bunkering at Ulsan South Korean chemical company claims to have established a complete green ammonia value chain. |
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April 21, 2026
Everllence’s ammonia-fuelled engine passes factory acceptance test ahead of October delivery Engine built by HHI-EMD will power Eastern Pacific Shipping’s very large ammonia carriers. |
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April 17, 2026
Oilmar seeks senior and mid-level bunker traders in Seoul Marine fuel firm aims to recruit experienced traders for South Korean operations. |
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April 10, 2026
Exmar names world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers in South Korea Two 46,000-cbm vessels can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% during navigation. |
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April 10, 2026
Bureau Veritas classifies Excelerate Energy’s new 170,000-cbm FSRU Excelerate Acadia Vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries features dual-fuel engines and proprietary regasification system. |
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April 8, 2026
Hafnia orders eight MR tankers from Hyundai Heavy Industries for $405m Vessels scheduled for delivery between Q3 2028 and Q2 2029 at South Korean shipyard. |
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April 1, 2026
Incat Crowther designs 80-metre high-speed ro-pax ferry for South Korean Yellow Sea routes Vessel will transport 572 passengers and 60 cars between Incheon and Ongjin County islands. |
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March 25, 2026
CIMC SOE starts construction on first 9,000-cbm LNG tank project South Korean shipowner SUNBO has commissioned the tanks for 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels. |
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March 23, 2026
Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel VLGC capable of carrying ammonia The 93,000-cbm Areion can run on LPG or fuel oil and transport ammonia cargoes. |
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March 10, 2026
ABS and HD Hyundai partner on nuclear propulsion for container ships Classification society and South Korean shipbuilder to assess feasibility for 16,000-teu vessel. |
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March 2, 2026
Naftomar takes delivery of 93,000-cbm dual-fuel ammonia carrier Gaz Ronin features a MAN dual-fuel engine with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction technology. |
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February 27, 2026
CMA CGM names 13,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership in South Korea CMA CGM Osmium to operate on Asia–Mexico service as part of the carrier’s decarbonisation strategy. |
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February 24, 2026
Vinssen, Mana Engineering partner on hydrogen fuel cell retrofit for 800-teu feeder vessel South Korean and Dutch firms to pursue Lloyd’s Register approval for hybrid retrofit concept. |
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February 12, 2026
Synergy Marine Group takes technical management of two Yang Ming LNG dual-fuel newbuilds Singapore-based ship manager assumes responsibility for 15,500-teu container vessels delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries. |
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February 4, 2026
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries receives design approval for 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle following joint development project with South Korean shipbuilder. |
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January 30, 2026
CMA CGM adds methanol-powered containership to fleet CMA CGM Thorium named in South Korea and deployed on Mexico Express service. |
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January 22, 2026
Anglo-Eastern adds two methanol-ready Suezmax tankers to managed fleet GH Angelou and GH Christie were christened at HD Hyundai Samho Shipyard on 5 January. |
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January 14, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of final 17,480-teu dual-fuel containership Barcelona Maersk completes six-vessel class built with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. |
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January 13, 2026
HMM deploys Korea's first MR tanker with wing sail technology Oriental Aquamarine equipped with wind-assisted propulsion system expected to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. |
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December 23, 2025
Samsung Heavy Industries' floating nuclear plant design wins ABS approval Concept features twin KAERI small modular reactors and a compartmentalised layout to support offshore nuclear power generation. |
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December 22, 2025
HHI-EMD secures type approval for 5.4MW ammonia engine Lloyd's Register approves H32CDF-LA dual-fuel engine following three-day testing programme in Korea. |
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December 8, 2025
CMA CGM names 13,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership in South Korea Dual-fuel vessel will operate on Asia-Mediterranean-Middle East service connecting three regions. |
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December 3, 2025
ClassNK approves spray insulation system for LNG and ammonia fuel tanks Classification society grants AiP to Nihon Shipyard and Hankuk Carbon for Type B tank technology. |
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December 3, 2025
Everllence's 35/44DF CD GenSet secures 138 orders in seven months Engine manufacturer reports strong early demand since April type approval test completion. |
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November 27, 2025
Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech partner on ammonia fuel systems Collaboration aims to develop ammonia fuel technology for dual-fuel vessels in the Asian market. |
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November 26, 2025
WinGD and Panasia partner on emissions upgrades for dual-fuel LNG engines Swiss engine designer signs frame agreement with Korean firm to retrofit X-DF engines. |
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November 26, 2025
HMM names second methanol-powered containership in 9,000 TEU series South Korean carrier adds HMM Clover to fleet of alternative fuel vessels. |
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November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions. |
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November 25, 2025
HD Hyundai secures $1.46bn order for eight LNG dual-fuel container ships South Korean shipbuilder reports highest container ship order volume since 2007 supercycle. |
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November 11, 2025
AET orders two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries Singapore-based tanker operator to expand dual-fuel fleet with vessels featuring advanced efficiency and emissions reduction technologies. |
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October 28, 2025
ABS partners with KRISO to develop small modular reactors for marine applications Classification society and Korean research institute sign MoU to advance nuclear technology for ships and offshore platforms. |
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October 17, 2025
HMM orders 12 LNG dual-fuel containerships 13,000 TEU sister ships to be built to run on liquefied natural gas. |
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October 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Asia-Mediterranean service The CMA CGM Helium has been deployed on the Phoenician Express route connecting multiple regions. |
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October 6, 2025
Hanwha Ocean claims world's first ship-to-ship LNG transfer during sea trials South Korean shipbuilder says innovation reduces environmental impact and avoids terminal congestion delays. |
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September 30, 2025
NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port. |
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September 18, 2025
Yang Ming orders seven LNG dual-fuel container ships from Hanwha Ocean Taiwanese shipping line contracts Korean shipbuilder for 16,000 TEU vessels with ammonia-ready capability. |
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September 18, 2025
Amogy partners with KBR to advance ammonia cracking catalysts for hydrogen production MoU focuses on evaluating ruthenium catalysts for offshore and industrial hydrogen applications. |
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September 10, 2025
ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations. |
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September 10, 2025
LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand. |
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September 3, 2025
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme. |
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September 3, 2025
WinGD and Hanwha deliver world's first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology Technology enables engine to adjust its compression ratio and potentially improve fuel efficiency. |
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July 14, 2025
SHI develops VR training solutions for Evergreen's methanol-fuelled ships Shipbuilder creates virtual reality program for 16,500 TEU boxship operations. |
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February 11, 2025
H-Line Shipping orders LNG bunkering vessel Vessel with 18,000-cbm capacity to run on both LNG and MDO. |
