Dozens of vessels are to be constructed in South Korea for Russia.
Constructing 45 vessels including 15 LNG tankers for the Yamal LNG project was ordered by Russia at South Korean shipyards, according to TASS with the reference to the head of the Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation of the Republic of Korea Mr. Song Young-gil.
"As for the cooperation in shipbuilding between Russia and (South) Korea, the following results should be noted: receiving order for construction of 15 icebreaking LNG tankers under the Yamal LNG project, receiving order for construction of 29 oil tankers and other vessels," he said.
Earlier the Russian president Vladimir Putin had announced plans to order LNG tankers in South Korea.
"As for the cooperation in shipbuilding between Russia and (South) Korea, the following results should be noted: receiving order for construction of 15 icebreaking LNG tankers under the Yamal LNG project, receiving order for construction of 29 oil tankers and other vessels," he said.
Earlier the Russian president Vladimir Putin had announced plans to order LNG tankers in South Korea.
