HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has signed a KRW 353.2 billion($245 M) contract with a European shipowner to construct two 10,100-TEU eco-friendly container ships. The agreement also includes options for two additional vessels
The order marks a milestone for HJSC’s Yeongdo Shipyard. Container ships exceeding 10,000 TEU have never been built at the 90-year-old facility.
The vessels will feature advanced hull designs optimized for fuel efficiency and will be equipped with scrubber systems to ensure compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) environmental regulations.
HJSC has overcome physical limitations at its Yeongdo facility through engineering innovation. In 2004, the company pioneered a “DAM technique” using a temporary watertight barrier to build a 325-meter, 8,000-TEU container ship in a 300-meter dock.
The shipbuilder has continued advancing its capabilities. Last year, it delivered a 9,000-TEU methanol-fueled container ship without using the DAM approach.
The new order comes from a repeat customer. The European shipowner previously placed container ship orders with HJSC. The repeat business reflects confidence in the company’s quality and execution capabilities.
The company has strategically focused on the mid- to large-sized eco-friendly container ship market. By optimizing designs specifically for the Yeongdo dock, HJSC aims to secure stable workloads in a segment where it holds technical expertise.
CEO Yoo Sang-cheol emphasized that continuous innovation is key to the yard’s survival and growth. “We will repay our client’s trust by delivering high-quality vessels on schedule,” he stated.