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HD Hyundai Heavy builds world’s first ammonia ship
April 9, 2026
The korea Herald News
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Thursday it has built the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel, holding a naming ceremony for two 46,000-cubic-meter medium-sized gas carriers at its Ulsan shipyard. The ceremony was attended by company executives including Joo Won-ho, chief operating officer of the naval and special ship business unit, Exmar Chairman Nicolas Saverys and Belgian Ambassador to Korea Bruno Jans.

The vessels are the first two of four ammonia-fueled carriers ordered by Exmar LPG Franc
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