Hanwha Ocean to build LNG dual-fuel research ship for South Korea

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has been selected by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to build an LNG dual-fuel research icebreaker vessel.

IMAGE: Hanwha Ocean’s research icebreaker vessel concept. Hanwha Ocean

A research icebreaker is a specialised ship designed to navigate through ice-covered waters while supporting scientific research in polar regions.

The vessel will be powered by a dual-fuel engine that can run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels. It will be able to withstand temperatures as low as -45°C.

It will be used for polar missions and research conducted by the Polar Research Institute, part of the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.

By Tuhin Roy

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