Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling systems for three 45,000 m3 capacity gas carrier vessels being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in Korea. The order was placed by HMD and booked by Wärtsilä in Q1, 2025. Two of the ships have been contracted by Singapore and Hong Kong headquartered ship owner/operator Purus, and the third by Pasco Gas, based in Istanbul, Turkey. Both owners have previously ordered similar vessels fitted with Wärtsilä cargo handling systems.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is a world leading designer and supplier of advanced cargo handling and reliquefaction systems to gas carriers of all sizes. The company has established a close relationship with HMD over the years on a broad range of gas-related products and systems.
"HMD is a key customer in the medium-sized gas carrier market. Over the past decade, we have equipped more than 15 medium-sized gas carriers built by HMD. We are excited to continue with the latest project and several other ongoing ones," comments Patrick Ha, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in the latter part of 2025.
Media contact for more information on this release:
Elin Saure Hasund
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
Tel: +47 91721144
elin.saurehasund@wartsila.com
Image caption: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the Cargo Handling Systems for three 45,000 m3 capacity gas carrier vessels being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in Korea. © PascoGas, Purus
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Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in brief
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Business, is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are the handling of gas in maritime (storage, fuel, transfer and BOG management), gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on their journey towards a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation and digitalisation.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 18,300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries is shaping the decarbonisation of our industries across the globe. In 2024, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.4 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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