投资13亿！韩国将建新一代极地科考破冰船

Group 1 - Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the new generation polar research icebreaker project, with a budget of approximately 250 billion KRW (about 1.316 billion RMB) and expected delivery by December 2029 [2] - The new icebreaker, named "ARAON 2," will have a total tonnage of 16,560 tons, more than double that of the existing "ARAON" icebreaker, and will feature an LNG dual-fuel power propulsion system for enhanced environmental performance [2][3] - The project is part of South Korea's first statutory basic plan for polar activities, which aims to establish a future blueprint for polar research and activities, including international cooperation and human resource development [3] Group 2 - The construction of the first icebreaker "ARAON" was initiated in 2004 with an investment of 100.4 billion KRW (approximately 100 million USD), and it has been operational since 2009, successfully conducting multiple polar exploration missions [6][7] - Hanwha Ocean has a proven track record in the icebreaker sector, having built 21 ice-capable LNG carriers since 2008, and is recognized for its world-class technology in this field [7][8] - The company aims to leverage its extensive experience in icebreaker construction to fully mobilize its technical capabilities for the design and construction of the new icebreaker [8]