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Korean Shipyard Gunsan Moves Closer to Revival After Nine-Year Hiatus with First Newbuilding Order

The Gunsan Shipyard, dormant since 2017, has signed a letter of intent for four aframaxes, marking its first newbuilding commitment. J Ocean Heavy Industries, backed by Eco Prime Marine Pacific, plans to acquire the yard from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries by year-end, potentially easing capacity constraints in Korean shipbuilding.