K Shipbuilding announced it has signed a newbuilding contract for six chemical tankers worth approximately 510 billion won with shipping companies based in Europe and the Middle East. The order includes two 50,000-ton chemical tankers and four 74,000-ton vessels, with two of the ships being options.
The contracted vessels are among K Shipbuilding's main ship types and are scheduled for delivery to the shipowners sequentially starting in the first half of 2028. They will be constructed as eco-friendly and high-efficiency ships, incorporating K Shipbuilding's advanced hull design technology and energy-saving devices.
A representative from K Shipbuilding stated, "This order reflects the deep trust that shipowners have in our extensive experience and quality in the medium-sized chemical tanker sector. We aim to strengthen our position as a global medium-sized shipyard by delivering ships of impeccable quality."
Meanwhile, K Shipbuilding achieved strong financial results in the first half of 2026, reporting consolidated revenues of 683.5 billion won and an operating profit of 114.3 billion won.
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