Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a single-day contract worth about KRW 1.6–1.65 trillion with a shipowner in Oceania to build six commercial vessels, including four large LNG carriers and two crude oil tankers. The deal significantly boosts the yard’s 2026 orderbook and underscores strong global demand for modern LNG tonnage.
According to multiple business and maritime reports, Samsung Heavy Industries announced on September 14–15, 2026 that it had secured a large-scale order from a shipowner in the Oceania region to build six vessels with a total value of around KRW 1.6–1.65 trillion (approximately USD 1.2–1.23 billion). The package comprises four large LNG carriers, valued at about USD 1 billion, and two crude oil tankers worth roughly USD 200 million. The contract is estimated to represent around 13 % of Samsung Heavy’s most recent annual sales and will run from September 2026 through late September 2029, with payments tied to construction milestones.
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