Samsung Heavy Industries said on the 20th it won an order from a shipping company in Oceania for one liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for 377.9 billion won.
The vessel is scheduled to be delivered by Apr. 2029.
Samsung Heavy Industries' cumulative orders this year total 12 ships worth $2.4 billion, achieving 17% of its annual order target of $13.9 billion. By ship type, the tally includes four LNG carriers, two ethane carriers, two container ships, and four crude oil carriers.
A Samsung Heavy Industries official said, "We are maintaining a selective order-taking stance focused on high value-added vessels while responding flexibly to changes in market conditions."
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