SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said Monday it has secured a 662.9 billion-won (US$487.4 million) order for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.

The Korean shipbuilder said in a regulatory filing that it will build the vessels for an African client and deliver them by October 2029.

The contract is equivalent to 3.77 percent of the company's annual sales.

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. is seen in this photo provided by its parent firm, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. is seen in this photo provided by its parent firm, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Source: Yonhap News · Kim Eun-jung

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