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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 January 2026)

    157

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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 January 2026)

    4

Consistent orders have led to positive results throughout the year.

Backlog (As of January 2026)

    28

    • SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]

      SUEZMAX [CRUDE OIL TANKER]
      22

    • 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]
    22

  • 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

2026-01-15

DH Shipbuilding Secures Back-to-Back Orders for Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers..Four New Vessel Contracts Signed at the Start of the Year, Strengthening Market Leadership

Four vessels ordered in January with a total contract value of approximately KRW 500 billion New contracts signed with Bermuda- and Liberia-based shipowners, highlighting strong competitiveness in the Suezmax tanker market       DH Shipbuilding has once again demonstrated its position as a global leader in the Suezmax crude oil tanker market, securing shipbuilding contracts for two consecutive days at the beginning of the new year.   On January 13, the company signed contracts with a Bermuda-based shipowner for the construction of two Suezmax crude oil tankers. This was followed the next day, January 14, by additional contracts for two more vessels of the same class with a Liberia-based shipowner, bringing the total to four vessels in just two days.   In January alone, a total of five Suezmax crude oil tankers were ordered worldwide. By securing contracts for four of these five vessels, DH Shipbuilding has clearly outperformed its competitors and strengthened its dominance in this market segment.   Notably, all of the latest orders were placed by new customers. This achievement reflects DH Shipbuilding’s growing recognition among global tanker operators, not only for its proven quality and delivery reliability, but also for its ability to earn the trust of new clients.   Through these consecutive orders, DH Shipbuilding has secured contracts worth approximately KRW 500 billion, achieving around 30% of its annual order target within the first two weeks of the year.     ▲ A Suezmax crude oil tanker delivered by DH Shipbuilding in November 2025 (Photo courtesy of Atlas Maritime)   A company official stated, “Building on the strong brand competitiveness we have established in this sector, we will continue to deliver stable and consistent performance throughout the year.”   Under the contracts, two of the vessels are scheduled for delivery starting in February 2029, with the remaining ships to be delivered sequentially thereafter.      

2026-01-14

DHshipbuilding, the “Defending Champion” of the Suezmax Market, Kicks Off the Year with Two New Orders and Moves to Defend Its Global Leadership

Secures Orders for Two Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers,         Strengthening Focus on Its Core Vessel Type   First New Order of the Year from a New Customer,          Expanding Its Client Base     DHshipbuilding has successfully secured contracts for two Suezmax crude oil tankers from a new customer at the beginning of the year, once again demonstrating its position as the world’s leading builder of Suezmax-class vessels.   On January 13, DHshipbuilding signed a shipbuilding contract with Bermuda-based shipping company Nordic American Tankers (NAT) for two 157,000 DWT Suezmax crude oil tankers.   NAT is a New York Stock Exchange–listed shipping company that specializes in operating Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company has previously placed orders selectively with major global shipyards, and this marks its first order with DHshipbuilding. This decision is seen as further proof that the quality competitiveness and delivery reliability of DHshipbuilding’s Suezmax tankers are among the best in the world.   The newly ordered vessels will be built with the latest hull design, improving fuel efficiency and operational performance by more than 3% compared to existing models. The ships will also feature environmentally friendly specifications that comply with the International Maritime Organization’s IMO Tier III regulations and the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 standards.   -IMO Tier III: Third-stage regulations on air pollution prevention -EEDI Phase 3: Third-stage regulations for the Energy Efficiency Design Index   ▲ A Suezmax-class crude oil tanker delivered by DHshipbuilding in November 2025 (Photo courtesy of Atlas Maritime)     A DHshipbuilding official said, “Suezmax crude oil tankers are our strongest vessel type, and we will continue to focus on securing orders centered on our core products this year as well.”   The two vessels are scheduled for delivery in October and November 2028, respectively.

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.”