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HD Hyundai Heavy lands first icebreaker export with Sweden
April 22, 2026
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Wednesday it has secured a 348.9 million contract from the Swedish Maritime Administration to build an icebreaking vessel, marking Korea’s first entry into the global icebreaker market. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2029, will operate in the Baltic Sea, supporting icebreaking, navigation assistance, towing and ice management.
The company said it was selected based on its price competitiveness, delivery timeline and technological capabilities, prevailing
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