Development of South Korea’s first liquid hydrogen carrier begins, with Samsung and Hyundai on board

Government-backed project aims to design, build and demonstrate the ‘Hydro Ocean K’ vessel by the end of 2028

A rendering of a possible design for the Hydro Ocean K liquid-hydrogen carrier.
A rendering of a possible design for the Hydro Ocean K liquid-hydrogen carrier.Photo: Pusan National University
Published 16 December 2024, 13:46Updated 16 December 2024, 13:46
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