
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines LNG Carrier to Debut with Two Wind Challenger Sails
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will deploy two Wind Challenger sails on a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier, with annual fuel savings of 6-7% and up to 12% on an Atlantic voyage expected.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will deploy two Wind Challenger sails on a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier, with annual fuel savings of 6-7% and up to 12% on an Atlantic voyage expected.

Hanwha Ocean awaits Thailand’s next-generation frigate decision after entering the Royal Thai Navy tender with its 4,000-tonne OCEAN-40F design.

Samsung Heavy Industries is constructing three large FLNG units at Geoje Shipyard while adding the $2.9 billion Delfin FLNG project to its portfolio, reinforcing its position in floating LNG.

HEA Energy has secured $550 million through its inaugural senior secured bond, the largest Nordic bond issuance by a MENA-headquartered company, to support fleet expansion, newbuild SESVs and OSVs, and refinancing initiatives.

Samsung Heavy Industries is expanding tanker outsourcing in Vietnam while reducing reliance on Chinese yards and focusing Geoje on high-value vessels.

Samsung Heavy Industries has launched Cedar FLNG at its Geoje shipyard, with delivery planned in the first half of 2028 after topside and LNG tank work.

Hanwha Ocean said it will maintain disciplinary action linked to safety accidents at its Geoje shipyard, despite union rallies demanding withdrawal.

Samsung Heavy Industries and General Dynamics NASSCO held talks at the Geoje shipyard on 15 April 2026 to discuss practical cooperation measures, including the U.S. Navy’s NGLS project.

Samsung Heavy Industries has expanded stop-work rights at its Geoje shipyard, banning disadvantages for workers who use the system and adding compensation and incentives for partner companies affected by safety stoppages.
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