Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a contract for two very large gas carriers worth about KRW 307.4 billion. The vessels are scheduled for delivery by February 2030.
Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a shipbuilding contract with a Bermuda-based shipowner for two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) worth a combined KRW 307.4 billion. The vessels are scheduled for staggered delivery by February 2030, according to reports published on September 30, 2026.
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