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HD Hyundai maritime and shipbuilding expansion

Overview

HD Hyundai is expanding its technological capabilities and global footprint through new partnerships and strategic investments. HD Hyundai Marine Engine has secured a licensing agreement with WinGD to manufacture two-stroke marine propulsion engines, including dual-fuel models capable of using LNG, ammonia, LPG, and methanol to meet environmental regulations. This agreement complements its existing technology lines from Everllence, allowing the company to produce engines from two major global technology providers to meet decarbonization demands.

Under this partnership, the companies will share knowledge to reduce costs and improve vessel design integration for WinGD’s mid-bore engine portfolio, specifically the X52 and X62 series. The collaboration aims to expand the delivery of WinGD’s dual-fuel and diesel engine designs for bulk carrier and tanker newbuild projects in Korea and international markets. This specialized focus on small and mid-sized two-stroke engines complements the large engine expertise of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which maintains a separate license agreement with WinGD for ultra-large container vessels and LNG carriers.

Simultaneously, HD Hyundai reported strong third-quarter financial results, with revenue increasing 21.2 percent and operating profit rising 71.5 percent compared to the previous year. To enter the North American market, the company has formed a joint venture with Kiewit called HD Kiewit Shipbuilding. This venture intends to build an advanced smart shipyard in the United States, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and full operations targeted for 2029.

Entities

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries · WinGD · HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering · HD Hyundai Marine Engine · HD Hyundai

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    WinGD signs license agreement with HD Hyundai Marine Engine

    WinGD has signed its first license agreement with HD Hyundai Marine Engine to provide dual-fuel and diesel engine designs for bulk carriers and tankers in Korea and global markets.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    HD Hyundai expands global presence through profit growth and US shipyard venture

    HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering reported a 37 per cent year-on-year profit rise, while HD Hyundai announced a joint venture with Kiewit to build a smart shipyard in the US by 2027.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    HD Hyundai Marine Engine signs licensing deal with WinGD

    HD Hyundai Marine Engine has secured a licensing agreement with WinGD to produce dual-fuel and diesel marine engines, expanding its eco-friendly propulsion technology for global markets.

Sources

bairdmaritime.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · cyprusshippingnews.com · linkmagazine.nl · maintworld.com · newsit.gr · seoul.co.kr · winterparkmag.com · zebramusic.com

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