HD KSOE’s (Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering) Eco Propulsion division (Booth 6060) is making its first-ever appearance at this year’s show in Amsterdam.
“HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is determined to provide our customers with a total packaged propulsion solution with mechanical, hybrid and electric propulsion systems to meet customer demands,” said Hyunchul Kim, team leader, Eco Propulsion division, HD KSOE.
The shipbuilder recently revealed its new technology to ensure more safety for ammonia-fueled vessels, having announced contracts for two ammonia-fueled LPG carriers last year, which took its total orders for ammonia-fueled ships to four.
HD KSOE’s proprietary integrated scrubber technology absorbs any emitted ammonia at two separate stages, reducing emissions to nearly zero.
HD KSOE also offers electric propulsion systems, combining a high-efficiency dual-fuel/diesel engine generator with a power converting system, energy storage system, electric motor and propulsion unit (thruster).
A pure electric propulsion system (without ICE) is also an option, combining energy sources such as battery or fuel cells. Some of the options are on HD KSOE’s booth, displayed via a 3D model in a glass case.
“The Eco Propulsion (‘EcoPhin’) division has only been established for a year, and we’ve come here to meet European customers,” continued Kim. “We’ve booked many meetings, as we have many customers in Europe, including ship designers and shipowners, who we have invited to meet us here. It’s important for us to be here to explain that we can provide a full range of propulsion solutions – from mechanical, hybrid and pure electric – and the shipowner can choose whatever they want.”
Booth 6060
