South Korea's First-Ever Chemical Spill Response Vessel

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HJ Shipbuilding and Construction has secured a KRW68.8 billion ($47.7 million) contract to build a 1,900-tonne multipurpose chemical response vessel for the Korea Coast Guard. The vessel is designed to respond to maritime chemical accidents and will be equipped with chemical analysis tools, oil recovery equipment, and towing facilities. It is 70 metres long, 14.6 metres wide, and 6.5 metres deep, with a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising range of 1,600 kilometres. The ship will have towing facilities capable of assisting 30,000-tonne distressed vessels and is designed for search, rescue, and firefighting operations in sea states with waves up to four metres. It features a hazardous substance safety response system, detection and analysis system, and a firefighting capacity of 9,600 cubic metres per hour. The vessel is scheduled for deployment in 2028.