The global leader in the construction of medium-sized ships,

Daehan Shipbuilding,
a leader in future innovation.

Performance Record
(As of September 2026)

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We build with superior technology.

  • CRUDE OIL TANKER(SUEZMAX/AFRAMAX)

    Crude oil tankers are vessels used for transporting crude oil, playing a vital role in the global crude oil transportation industry. In particular, the crude oil tankers built by Daehan Shipbuilding are equipped with LNG Fuel System (LFS) technology, making them high-efficiency, eco-friendly vessels that meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s environmental regulations. With this advanced technology, Daehan Shipbuilding has achieved the world’s top market share in the construction of Aframax-class crude oil tankers. The company was also recognized as a producer of World-Class Products by the Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021.

  • PRODUCT CARRIER

    Product carriers transport the refined oil products derived from crude oil. Daehan Shipbuilding’s product carriers also comply with IMO’s environmental standards, offering high efficiency and eco-friendly features. Equipped with the latest fuel-saving technologies, these vessels have garnered global attention and recognition as “World-Class Products.”

  • SHUTTLE TANKER

    Shuttle tankers are the high-value-added vessels equipped with the advanced systems that allow them to maintain a stable position at sea despite strong waves, winds, and currents. They can safely berth with offshore oil production facilities to receive crude oil. The core systems include the DPS (Dynamic Positioning System) for automatic position maintenance and the BLS (Bow Loading System) for bow loading operations.

  • CONTAINER CARRIER

    Container ships transport goods packaged in containers, requiring relatively higher speeds than other cargo ships. Daehan Shipbuilding constructs container carriers ranging from 1,000 TEU to 8,000 TEU capacities, emphasizing diversity in ship types and strategic competitiveness enhancement.

  • BULK CARRIER

    Bulk carriers transport unwrapped goods such as grains, coal, and ores in powdered or granular form. Through its extensive experience and know-how, Daehan Shipbuilding provides top-class quality and service in the field.

CRUDE OIL TANKER(SUEZMAX/AFRAMAX)

Crude oil tankers are vessels used for transporting crude oil, playing a vital role in the global crude oil transportation industry. In particular, the crude oil tankers built by Daehan Shipbuilding are equipped with LNG Fuel System (LFS) technology, making them high-efficiency, eco-friendly vessels that meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s environmental regulations. With this advanced technology, Daehan Shipbuilding has achieved the world’s top market share in the construction of Aframax-class crude oil tankers. The company was also recognized as a producer of World-Class Products by the Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021.

PRODUCT CARRIER

Product carriers transport the refined oil products derived from crude oil. Daehan Shipbuilding’s product carriers also comply with IMO’s environmental standards, offering high efficiency and eco-friendly features. Equipped with the latest fuel-saving technologies, these vessels have garnered global attention and recognition as “World-Class Products.”

SHUTTLE TANKER

Shuttle tankers are the high-value-added vessels equipped with the advanced systems that allow them to maintain a stable position at sea despite strong waves, winds, and currents. They can safely berth with offshore oil production facilities to receive crude oil. The core systems include the DPS (Dynamic Positioning System) for automatic position maintenance and the BLS (Bow Loading System) for bow loading operations.

CONTAINER CARRIER

Container ships transport goods packaged in containers, requiring relatively higher speeds than other cargo ships. Daehan Shipbuilding constructs container carriers ranging from 1,000 TEU to 8,000 TEU capacities, emphasizing diversity in ship types and strategic competitiveness enhancement.

BULK CARRIER

Bulk carriers transport unwrapped goods such as grains, coal, and ores in powdered or granular form. Through its extensive experience and know-how, Daehan Shipbuilding provides top-class quality and service in the field.

Innovating New Horizons
with a Boundless Future

Innovating New Horizons
with a Boundless Future

Contract performance of the Year (As of September 2026)

    17

Consistent orders have led to positive results throughout the year.

Backlog (As of September 2026)

    35
    • SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

      SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
      30
    • AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

      AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
    • SHUTTLE TANKER

      SHUTTLE TANKER
      3
    • 8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER

      8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER
      2
  • SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

    SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
    30
  • AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

    AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
  • SHUTTLE TANKER

    SHUTTLE TANKER
    3
  • 8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER

    8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER
    2

A robust backlog ensures steady growth and operational stability.

Company News VIEW MORE

2026-09-23

DHshipbuilding Holds Fourth In-House Partner Awards This Year... Continuing the 'Culture of Growing Together in Shipbuilding'

  (Photo Caption) ▲ Group photo of the winners at the '2026 Outstanding In-House Partner Awards' on September 22.   DHshipbuilding has rewarded its in-house partners four times this year, showing its strong commitment to growing together.   On September 22, DHshipbuilding announced that it held the '2026 Outstanding In-House Partner Awards.' The company rewarded partners for their great work in productivity, processes, quality, and safety.   At the event, DHshipbuilding recognized 15 partners in total, including 2 "Best" partners and 13 "Outstanding" partners. To say thank you, the company also gave cash bonuses to all in-house partners working at the production sites. The total amount of prize money and bonuses given out was 800 million KRW.   DHshipbuilding is building a strong culture of teamwork by offering regular performance awards as well as special awards to recognize hard work and great examples on site. This year alone, the company has rewarded a total of 45 partners through four events: (First Half) Outstanding Partner Awards (January) Special Awards for Model Partners (July) Partner Achievement Awards (July) (Second Half) Outstanding Partner Awards (September)   Wang Sam-dong, directing manager of the Business Division at DHshipbuilding, said, "Our partners' strict quality control and on-time deliveries have been the driving force behind our company's steady success. We will continue to grow together based on trust."   In addition, DHshipbuilding is working hard to create a "culture of growing together in the shipbuilding industry" by paying its external partners early ahead of the holidays.

2026-09-14

DH Shipbuilding Holds Company-Wide AI Innovation Contest

- Expanding the use of AI across shipyard operations, including design, production, quality, and safety - Applying winning ideas to actual work and strengthening AI capabilities to enhance smart shipyard competitiveness     DH Shipbuilding is accelerating AI-driven innovation by turning employees’ ideas into practical improvements in the workplace.   On September 7, DH Shipbuilding held an awards ceremony for its “2026 Company-Wide AI Innovation Contest.” The contest was designed to encourage employees to use generative AI to improve work efficiency and drive innovation in various areas, including production, safety, and quality.         (Photo) ▲ Winners of the 2026 Company-Wide AI Innovation Contest at the awards ceremony held on September 7     The contest was held from June 4 to July 31 in two categories: ▲ Daily Work Efficiency and ▲ Smart Shipyard R&D Planning. A total of 72 ideas were submitted, and 19 winning projects, including the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards, were selected after evaluation. Many of the projects are already being applied to actual work, showing that employees’ ideas are leading to practical results.   The Grand Prize was awarded to a project that used AI to rebuild an existing electrical cable management program as a web-based system. The project received high marks for effectively applying AI to actual work and making the system easier and more convenient to use.   The Excellence Awards went to two projects: one that automatically manages the latest 3D design files to reduce repetitive tasks, and another that uses a web app to automatically calculate dimensions needed for steel processing.   Lee Seok-moon, CEO in charge of Management at DH Shipbuilding, said, “We are entering an era where a company’s competitiveness depends on how effectively it can apply AI to actual work and operations. By combining our employees’ hands-on experience with their AI capabilities, we aim to become a strong and agile company with leading AI competitiveness in the shipbuilding industry.”   DH Shipbuilding plans to expand the use of the winning projects across its operations. The company will also continue to strengthen its AI systems and support programs so that employees can make greater use of AI in their daily work.

2026-06-09

DH Shipbuilding Expands Green Ship Lineup and Strengthens ESG Management through Joint Development of Battery Auxiliary and Wind Shield Technologies

Joint Development Project (JDP) for 'Battery Auxiliary System' with DNV (Norway) and SETH (China) – Aiming to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. JDP for 'Container Ship Wind Shield' with Mokpo National University and ABS (USA) – Enhancing shared value based on local industry-academia cooperation.       (Photo Provided by DH Shipbuilding) DH Shipbuilding and Korean Register (KR) holding the 88K VLGC AIP certification ceremony on June 3rd.   DH Shipbuilding is accelerating its ESG management practices and expanding its Green Ship lineup by continuously pursuing Joint Development Projects (JDP) for energy-saving technologies.       (Photo Provided by DH Shipbuilding) DH Shipbuilding, SETH (China), and DNV (Norway) holding the Battery Auxiliary System JDP signing ceremony on June 3rd.   On June 3rd, DH Shipbuilding signed a JDP with DNV (a Norwegian classification society) and SETH (a Chinese eco-friendly solution company) for a "Diesel Generator Battery Auxiliary System using a Shaft Generator Motor."   This technology is an Energy Storage System (ESS) that stores surplus power in a battery while the ship is operating and uses it when power demand is high. Even during sudden spikes in power usage, the battery supplies the necessary extra power. This reduces the unnecessary operation of generators, thereby lowering fuel consumption and carbon emissions.       (Photo Provided by DH Shipbuilding) DH Shipbuilding, National Mokpo University, and ABS (USA) holding the Container Ship Wind Shield JDP signing ceremony on June 4th.     Following this, on June 4th, DH Shipbuilding signed another JDP for "Container Ship Wind Shield Technology Development" with National Mokpo University and ABS (a US classification society).   A wind shield is a technology that applies a curved structure to the front of a ship to reduce air resistance during operation. Container ships are highly affected by wind because containers are stacked high on the deck. The wind shield helps smooth the airflow, which improves propulsion efficiency and reduces fuel consumption.   This project is especially meaningful as it is carried out together with National Mokpo University, a local educational institution.   Moving forward, DH Shipbuilding plans to continue contributing to nurturing local talent and strengthening the competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry through industry-academia cooperation.

2026-06-08

DH Shipbuilding Selected for Government Project to Enter US Navy MRO Market

Official Selection: DH Shipbuilding has been selected for the MSRA (Master Ship Repair Agreement) support project. Business Expansion: The company is expanding its business from commercial shipbuilding into the US Navy ship MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) market.   DH Shipbuilding is officially entering the US Navy ship MRO market.   On June 5th, the company was selected for the "Global Competitiveness Support Project for Ship MRO." This project is hosted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and local governments (Gyeongsangnam-do, Busan, Ulsan, and Jeollanam-do).   The MSRA certification that DH Shipbuilding is pursuing is an official qualification issued by the US Navy. It proves a shipyard's capability to repair US Navy ships and is a must-have requirement to bid for US Navy MRO contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.   This support project is a national strategy. The government and local authorities will invest a total of 99 billion KRW over five years (2026–2030) to strengthen the MRO competitiveness of Korean shipyards. By obtaining the MSRA and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), DH Shipbuilding plans to successfully expand its business beyond standard commercial ships.   Our entry into the naval MRO market holds great strategic value. Currently, naval repair capabilities are mostly concentrated in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do. DH Shipbuilding will now expand this capability to the southwestern region (Jeollanam-do). Since Jeollanam-do has a high concentration of shipbuilding partners, our entry will help build a strong local defense industry ecosystem and support naval defense.   As of 2024, the global naval MRO market is estimated at around 88 trillion KRW. Recently, a significant portion of the US Navy's repair demand in Asia is expected to move to South Korea. This is because the US Navy's maintenance delays have increased the need for trusted allies to take on more MRO work.   A representative from DH Shipbuilding stated: "This selection marks a major shift in our company strategy. While we are currently recognized as a leader in the medium-sized tanker market, we are now adding the defense industry to our portfolio through the MRO business."