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Hanwha Ocean dismisses speculation about abandoning boxship business

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) has refuted media reports saying it will not accept container ship orders this year.

A Hanwha Ocean official said, “We have not made any decisions such as not accepting orders for specific types of ships, such as container ships.”

Last year, Hanwha Ocean received orders for 17 ships, including five liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, five ammonia carriers, and seven special ships, but did not receive orders for container vessels.

Boxship newbuilding orders have been dominated by Chinese shipyards which can offer lower prices due to their manpower costs.

S&P Global’s database shows that Hanwha Ocean’s present boxship orderbook comprises 25 large container ships, commissioned by Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Mediterranean Shipping Company and Zodiac Maritime. These will be delivered between 2024 and 2025.


Martina Li
Asia Correspondent





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