The "Chungnam hospital ship", which uses technology from DONG-IN ENSIS, a supplier of eco-friendly hybrid propulsion systems, has entered service. Following the Gyeongnam Cheongjeong-ho commissioned in April, the electric propulsion enabled by DONG-IN ENSIS technology has greatly reduced CO2 emissions compared with conventional diesel vessels. At the commissioning ceremony at Daecheon Port in Boryeong, the company's then-CEO Baek Nam-soon received a commendation for building eco-friendly vessels.
Highlights
- Operation — Considering shallow waters around islands, the vessel uses hybrid electric propulsion, running on the electric motor at low speed and over short distances.
- Scope of supply — The company supplied the propulsion system and integrated control system — the core of the transition to eco-friendly vessels — contributing to the hybrid conversion of Korean vessels.
- Onshore business — The company is also expanding into onshore eco-friendly equipment, including winning control work for a liquid hydrogen station.
| Vessel size | 331 tons · 49.9 m long · 9 m wide · 3.6 m deep |
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| Performance | Up to 20 knots (40 km/h) · range up to 560 miles (about 800 km) |
| Capacity | Up to 50 persons |
Original article (Korean): Gukje News (2023.08.30) →