Hanwha Ocean Partners with Korea and Norway for Eco-Friendly Ship Technologies
Key Ideas
- Hanwha Ocean aims to develop a super-large ammonia ship, focusing on eco-friendly technology to lead the global market and resist China's pursuit.
- The company signed three MOUs with Korea Shipping and Norway Shipping at Norshipping 2025, including the development of 150,000㎥ class super-large ammonia carriers.
- The utilization of ammonia as a fuel is highlighted for its carbon-free combustion and potential conversion to hydrogen, positioning it as an economical means of hydrogen transport.
- Through technical cooperation in LNG carriers and MCTIB fuel tanks, Hanwha Ocean is accelerating the commercialization of eco-friendly ship technology to enhance efficiency and stability in anchoring and unloading work.
Hanwha Ocean, in collaboration with Korea Shipping (KR) and Norway Shipping (DNV), has announced its focus on developing a super-large ammonia ship as part of its commitment to eco-friendly ship technologies. At the Norshipping 2025 event in Oslo, Norway, Hanwha Ocean signed three MOUs for technical cooperation. These agreements involve the development of 150,000㎥ class super-large ammonia carriers, aiming to advance eco-friendly ship technology and lead the global market. Ammonia is highlighted as an eco-friendly fuel that emits no carbon dioxide during combustion and can be easily converted into hydrogen, making it a cost-effective option for hydrogen transport. The company also plans to enhance the efficiency of LNG carriers by redesigning ship layouts and improve fuel tanks using innovative technology. By accelerating the commercialization of eco-friendly ship technologies through global partnerships, Hanwha Ocean aims to increase technology reliability and set international standards for eco-friendly shipping.