Evergreen Marine places order for six LNG dual-fuel boxships from Hanwha Ocean

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Monday (17 March) has secured an order for six 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel ultra-large container ships from Taiwanese shipping major Evergreen Marine.

Several media outlets reported the shipbuilding order is valued at over USD 1.6 billion. 

The ultra-large container ships ordered this time are 400 metres long and 61.5 metres wide and can transport 24,000 containers at once. In particular, these ships will be equipped with Hanwha Ocean’s latest eco-friendly technologies, such as LNG dual-fuel propulsion engines, shaft generator motor systems (SGM), and air lubrication systems (ALS).

“Recently, the shipbuilding industry is rapidly introducing LNG and next-generation eco-friendly fuel propulsion ships against the backdrop of strengthened eco-friendly regulations,” Hanwha Ocean said.

“Evergreen’s choice of LNG dual-fuel propulsion container ships in this contract is interpreted as a strategic choice to meet environmental regulations while maximising fuel efficiency.”

Evergreen is one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, operating a fleet of over 200 vessels. Hanwha Ocean, which has strengthened its sales capabilities by joining Hanwha Group, has secured a new customer by forming its first partnership with Evergreen through this contract. 

Kim Hee-chul, CEO of Hanwha Ocean, said, “I would like to thank the ship owners who placed orders and trusted Hanwha Ocean’s technological capabilities. We will continue to lead the eco-friendly ultra-large container ship market based on our differentiated technological capabilities.”

Photo credit: Hanwha Ocean
Published: 18 March, 2025