K Shipbuilding wins 510 billion-won PC tanker orders from Europe, Middle East
K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. said on the 26th it won orders for six medium-sized petrochemical product carriers (PCs) worth about 510 billion won from shipowners in Europe and the Middle East. The contracted vessels are two 50,000-ton petrochemical product carriers (MR tankers) and four 74,000-ton petrochemical product carriers (LR1 tankers). Two LR1 tankers are optional ...
On the 26th, South Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. announced a significant victory with six medium-sized petrochemical product carriers (PCs) worth approximately 510 billion won. The contracts were secured from shipowners in Europe and the Middle East. The vessels include two 50,000-ton MR tankers and four 74,000-ton LR1 tankers, with two LR1 tankers being optional.
These orders are set to be delivered to the shipowners from the first half of 2028 onwards. K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. emphasized that the ships will be built with energy-saving devices that comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) carbon emission regulations. The company added that these energy-saving devices can be adapted for eco-friendly fuel propulsion systems, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or methanol, to adapt to future market changes.
A spokesperson for K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. attributed the success to the company's extensive experience and quality in constructing medium-sized petrochemical product carriers. They expressed their commitment to delivering vessels of perfect quality and strengthening their global standing as a mid-sized shipyard.
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