South Korea presents LNG-operated bulk carriers
The 4th largest shipbuilding company in the world (HSHI), located in South Korea, has recently finished construction of two exclusive bulk carriers (with almost 200, 000 tonnes deadweight each) operating on LNG.
Their names reflect their eco-friendly status – HL Eco and HL Green. Hyundai company is planning to launch two more vessels of the same type.
These large bulk carriers, operating on LNG fuel, will also be the pioneers on international voyage including South Korea.
The aim of these vessels is to reduce emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxide as well as greenhouse effect as far as possible.
According to Hyundai company, the fuel tanks of these vessels and their hulls are made completely of steel, produced there in South Korea. Moreover, these tanks have the largest capacity of their ...





