Daehan Shipbuilding said on the 29th it has won an order from a shipowner in Oceania for two Suezmax crude oil carriers worth 250 billion won. With this, Daehan Shipbuilding will build six of the 11 Suezmax crude oil carriers ordered worldwide this month.
A Suezmax is the largest vessel that can pass through the Suez Canal when fully laden with crude oil and other cargo.
The vessels ordered this time are scheduled for delivery in January and May 2029.
Daehan Shipbuilding has continued its order-winning streak into the new year, securing an order backlog of 30 ships. That equals roughly three years of construction volume.
Jin Gi-bong, head of sales at Daehan Shipbuilding, said, "As the perception has taken hold among global shipping companies that 'Daehan Shipbuilding makes the best Suezmaxes,' the rate of repeat orders from existing shipowners continues to rise," and added, "We will further solidify our commanding status in the Suezmax market based on strong trust with our regular clients."