https://www.offshore-energy.biz/lng-ready-hmm-pearl-joins-hmms-13000-teu-boxship-fleet/

On July 30, 2024, South Korean shipping giant HMM announced the addition of a new LNG-ready 13,000 TEU containership to its fleet. The vessel, named HMM Pearl, was constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and is set to commence operations shortly.The 335-meter-long HMM Pearl is the sixth vessel in a series of twelve 13,000 TEU containerships commissioned by HMM in 2021. The series is being constructed by two Korean shipbuilders, Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with each yard responsible for six vessels. The first vessel of this series, HMM Garnet, was delivered by HHI in January 2024, followed by the recent delivery of HMM Ruby by Hanwha Ocean.

These state-of-the-art vessels are equipped with advanced energy-saving technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The ships are also built with LNG-ready structures, allowing for future conversion to LNG propulsion, thereby aligning with HMM’s commitment to sustainable shipping practices.Upon the completion of the twelve-vessel series within this year, HMM’s fleet capacity is expected to reach 1 million TEUs. Significantly, containerships exceeding 10,000 TEU will constitute 80% of the company's fleet, optimizing cost structures and operational efficiency. This strategic expansion underscores HMM’s dedication to maintaining a competitive edge in the global shipping industry.

https://splash247.com/adnoc-lines-up-lng-carrier-newbuilds-at-south-korean-yards/

ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has announced a strategic expansion of its LNG carrier fleet with at least six newbuilds. The company has signed letters of intent with Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean for the construction of three LNG carriers each. The total value of these agreements is approximately $1.5 billion, with options for an additional four newbuilds.

This development was disclosed by the South Korean President's press office as part of a broader trade agreement between South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, signed during a summit on Wednesday. The deal underscores the strengthening economic ties between the two nations and their commitment to advancing the global LNG shipping industry.In addition to these new agreements, ADNOC L&S has six 175,000 cubic meter LNG carriers currently under construction at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard, with deliveries scheduled for 2025 and 2026. This fleet expansion aligns with ADNOC L&S’s strategic objectives to enhance its shipping capabilities and support ADNOC’s growing LNG production and export activities.