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

Daehan Shipbuilding,
a leader in future innovation.

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Performance Record
(As of Nobemver 2025)

    155

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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 November 2025)

    11

Consistent orders have led to positive results throughout the year.

Backlog (As of November 2025)

    26

    • SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

      SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
      20

    • AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

      AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
      1

    • SHUTTLE TANKER

      SHUTTLE TANKER
      3

    • 8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER

      8,800TEU CONTAINER CARRIER
      2

  • SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

    SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
    20

  • AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

    AFRAMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
    1

  • 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

2025-12-05

DH Shipbuilding Wins ‘$900 Million Export Tower’ on Trade Day… Achieves Highest Export Performance Since Its Founding

Diversifying its global customer portfolio, driving export growth Growth in both orders and profitability, maintaining top-tier profit structure in the industry   DH Shipbuilding has set a new milestone this year by achieving the highest export volume since its establishment.   On the 4th, the company announced that it received the $900 Million Export Tower at the 62nd Trade Day ceremony held at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. Starting with the $300 Million Export Tower in 2019, DH Shipbuilding has since earned the $500 Million and $600 Million towers, and this year marks its first time reaching the $900 Million level.   A strengthened sales capability and stable product quality have helped the company expand its global customer base. While it has maintained steady exports mainly with European clients, it has recently secured new customers in Oceania and Asia, further diversifying its global portfolio.   This export growth is clearly reflected in the year’s performance. DH Shipbuilding reached its annual order target earlier than planned in November, with total orders amounting to about KRW 1.47 trillion, a roughly 22% increase compared to last year. Profitability has also remained strong, supported by its strategy of focusing on high-value ships and improving production efficiency. The company has posted an operating margin in the 20% range for four consecutive quarters, maintaining one of the most stable profit structures in the industry.   Lee Seok-moon, Head of Management at DH Shipbuilding, said, “This year, our customer base expanded in major overseas markets, including Europe, strengthening our export foundation even more. We will continue to enhance our sales and technical capabilities to remain competitive in the global mid-size shipbuilding market and achieve sustainable export growth.”

2025-11-19

DH Shipbuilding Achieves Annual Order Target Early Secures Additional Suezmax Crude Oil Carrier Worth About KRW 127.4 Billion

This year’s accumulated orders reach approximately KRW 1.47 trillion — about a 20% increase compared to last year   As the global shipbuilding market sees increasing demand for Suezmax crude oil carriers, DH Shipbuilding has secured another construction contract, further accelerating its strong business performance.   On the 17th, DH Shipbuilding announced that it won an order for one Suezmax crude oil carrier worth approximately KRW 127.4 billion from a shipping company in the Oceania region. This order is an option contract following a previous agreement signed on September 29 for the same type of vessel.   Even before this contract, DH Shipbuilding had already reached its annual order target in October. Including this latest order, the company’s accumulated performance for the year amounts to about KRW 1.47 trillion—an increase of around 20% compared to last year. The current order backlog is equivalent to roughly three years of work.   A representative from DH Shipbuilding stated, “This order not only confirms our early achievement of the annual target but also serves as a momentum to continue our growth trend. We plan to strengthen our partnerships with clients in the fourth quarter—when ship orders are usually most active—and work toward achieving additional results by the end of the year.”    

2025-11-17

DH Shipbuilding recorded an operating profit margin of 24.3% in the third quarter

DH Shipbuilding recorded an operating profit margin of 24.3% in the third quarter, achieving over 20% for four consecutive quarters and leading a structural shift in profitability across the shipbuilding industry.       On the 14th, DH Shipbuilding announced its consolidated third-quarter results, reporting KRW 274 billion in revenue and KRW 66.5 billion in operating profit. This translates to an operating profit margin of 24.3%, following 22.7% in Q1 and 21.1% in Q2—marking three consecutive quarters above 20%.   Including last year’s Q4 performance (revenue KRW 332 billion, operating profit KRW 70 billion, margin 21.1%), DH Shipbuilding has now maintained four consecutive quarters of operating profit margins above 20%, demonstrating that its high-profit structure is not temporary but firmly established.   For the 2025 year-to-date third quarter, revenue reached KRW 877.7 billion and operating profit KRW 198.8 billion, resulting in an operating margin of 22.6%. Compared to the same period last year (revenue KRW 743.3 billion, operating profit KRW 88.1 billion, margin 11.9%), revenue increased by about 18%, while operating profit rose more than 125%.   During this period, DH Shipbuilding has maintained profitability twice the industry average, making it one of the most financially robust shipyards in Korea.   This strong performance is the result of improved production efficiency and a strategy centered on high-value vessels. DH Shipbuilding shifted its order portfolio toward higher-priced ships such as shuttle tankers and container vessels, while enhancing production efficiency through continuous construction of core ship types and expanded in-house block fabrication. Higher facility utilization and more sophisticated cost-control also contributed to reducing waste and raising profitability.   The company also demonstrated strong competitiveness in sales. In September alone, DH Shipbuilding secured 8 of the 10 Suezmax crude oil carriers ordered worldwide, strengthening its leadership in the global market. Industry experts note that the company has solidified its position due to its reliable quality, strong adherence to delivery timelines, and growing capabilities in environmentally friendly shipbuilding.   A DH Shipbuilding representative stated, “Following strong results across the past three quarters and last year’s fourth quarter, we have now achieved four consecutive quarters of operating margins exceeding 20%. With our stable profit structure firmly in place, we plan to continue this momentum in the fourth quarter and aim for the best performance in our company’s history.”

2025-10-15

DH Shipbuilding Wins Two 8,800TEU Container Ships Worth Approx. KRW 330 Billion From a Leading Tanker Builder to a Global Mid-Sized Shipbuilder

- Proven competitiveness beyond tankers, securing 10 new ship orders in just one month       DH Shipbuilding, which secured orders for eight Suezmax crude oil carriers in September, has now signed a contract worth approximately KRW 330 billion to build two 8,800TEU container ships — further expanding its presence in the global mid-sized shipbuilding market.   On October 14, DH Shipbuilding signed its first container ship contract with a Panama-based shipping company, broadening its customer base beyond its traditional markets in Europe and Oceania. This achievement highlights the company’s progress in diversifying both its product portfolio and its customer network.   DH Shipbuilding has already demonstrated strong competitiveness in the container ship sector. Since entering the market in 2022, the company has successfully delivered two 1,000TEU small-sized container ships and four 8,000TEU mid-sized container ships, proving its design and construction capabilities as well as the quality and reliability of its products.   The newly ordered 8,800TEU container ships will be eco-friendly vessels that meet the latest environmental standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Each ship will be equipped with a sulfur oxide reduction device (scrubber) and is scheduled for sequential delivery starting in March 2028. IMO Tier III: Regulation on air pollution prevention / EEDI Phase 3: Energy Efficiency Design Index   With this latest contract, DH Shipbuilding has secured a total of 10 ships in just one month — following six Suezmax crude oil carriers (worth KRW 710 billion) on September 22, and one vessel each on September 29 and 30. These consecutive large-scale orders further reinforce the company’s growing presence and competitiveness in the global mid-sized ship market.   A DH Shipbuilding official said, “Building upon our solid order base in the tanker segment, we have proven our technological capabilities and reliability in the container ship market as well. This contract marks an important milestone in our ship-type diversification strategy,”   adding, “Following the four tanker orders placed on September 22, this agreement with a new client also carries significant meaning in terms of customer diversification.”