HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured a new order for two 10,100 TEU container vessels from a European shipowner. The contract is valued at KRW 357.2 billion and follows an earlier agreement signed in February.
The latest deal brings the total order to four vessels of the same class. The ships will be built at the company’s Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, its main production facility.
The 10,100 TEU design is the largest vessel type that can be constructed at the yard. It builds on HJSC’s existing 7,700–9,000 TEU eco-friendly designs. The vessels feature optimized cargo capacity both on deck and in the holds, while incorporating advanced engineering to improve efficiency and safety.
The ships are designed to meet strict environmental standards. They will be equipped with scrubber systems to reduce emissions and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) systems, allowing them to use shore power while at berth and cut air pollution.
With four vessels now on order, HJSC expects to benefit from series production efficiencies. Building identical ships in sequence improves productivity and reduces costs in design, procurement and construction. Shipowners also benefit from operational and maintenance efficiencies.
The company has also developed an LNG dual-fuel version of the same design, aiming to meet growing demand for alternative fuel solutions as environmental regulations tighten.
“Through eco-friendly container ships and a high-efficiency production system, we can now build four large vessels exceeding 10,000 TEU in sequence,” said Yoo Sang-cheol, CEO of HJSC. “We will continue to focus on profitable orders while delivering high-quality vessels on schedule.”
The order strengthens HJSC’s position in the container shipbuilding market and supports its strategy to expand its portfolio of environmentally advanced vessels.
