South Korea to build first-ever chemical spill response vessel

Equipped with towing facilities capable of assisting 30,000-tonne distressed vessels, the ship is designed to conduct search, rescue, and firefighting operations in sea states with waves up to four metres.

It features a hazardous substance safety response system and a detection and analysis system, as well as a firefighting capacity of 9,600 cubic metres per hour.

The new 1,900-tonne vessel is scheduled for deployment in 2028.