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Hanwha Ocean Q3 Operating Profit Hits 485.7 Billion Won on LNG Carrier Deliveries

Key Facts

1Hanwha Ocean reported a Q3 operating profit of 485.7 billion Korean won.
2The profit growth was primarily driven by the delivery of high-priced LNG carriers.

Hanwha Ocean reported an operating profit of 485.7 billion Korean won for the third quarter of 2026. Asia Economy reported that the profit growth was primarily driven by the delivery of high-priced liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and an increase in construction volume for these high-value vessels.

The company's Merchant Ship Business Division expects to maintain solid profitability as high-margin projects secured since 2024 contribute more significantly to the bottom line. This financial performance coincides with South Korea's GDP growing at an annual rate of 3.4% and a quarterly rate of 1%, according to data released on October 26, 2026.

South Korea is scheduled to release Business Confidence data on October 28, 2026, followed by annual Export figures on November 1, 2026, which will provide further insight into the industrial and trade environment supporting the shipbuilding sector.