First HD Hyundai Vessel Marks Subic Shipbuilding Industry's Revival

First HD Hyundai vessel marks Subic shipbuilding industry's revival

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Seven years since the collapse of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines in 2019, the country’s shipbuilding industry took a major step towards revival with the launch of Orion Jade, the first vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) at the Agila Subic Shipyard. The 115,000-ton crude oil tanker was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, July 28. Officials said the project reflects renewed invest…

HD Hyundai launches first Subic-built vessel, expands Philippine shipbuilding operations

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. launched its first locally constructed vessel from its Subic Bay shipyard, signaling the full-scale operational rollout of the South Korean conglomerate's shipbuilding operations in the country.The vessel, named Orion Jade, is the first of four ordered ships and the initial vessel completed at the Subic facility under HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines. The ship measures 250 meters in length, 42 …

HD Hyundai launches first ship from Subic yard

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines has launched the first vessel constructed at its Subic shipyard, marking the start of full-scale shipbuilding operations at the revived facility. The Orion Jade, the first of a four-ship order, measures 250 metres long, 42 metres wide and 21 metres deep. Construction began in September 2025 with a steel-cutting ceremony …