South Korean builders remain dominant in high value-added tonnage
First-half statistics from the South Korean government show that domestic shipyards won the majority of the new orders made globally for VLCCs, post-panamax boxships, gas carriers and dual-fuel newbuildings
South Korea’s ‘big three’ shipbuilders have all fared well so far in 2021 in terms of orders. The nation’s yards are famous for their gas carriers, mega-sized oil tankers and containerships