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2020's
2010's
2000's
1990's
1980's
2020's
2020
Obtained license to operate one LNG Vessel from SK E&S
2021
Signed long-term LPG transportation contracts with Trafigura(2 LPG Vessels)
Signed long-term LPG transportation contracts with Altagas(2 LPG Vessels)
Signed a long-term LNG transportation contract with Mitsui(1 LNG Vessel)
2022
Signed long-term LNG transportation contracts with Petronas(4 LNG Vessels)
Signed long-term LNG transportation contracts with QatarEnergy(5 LNG Vessels)
2010's
2019
Obtained license to operate one LNG vessel from SK E&S
2018
Moved Headquater to Seoul Square
2017
Appointed Euikyun Hwang as CEO
Obtained license to operate two VLOCs from VALE
2016
Obtained license to International Certification training courses about LNG
Named as ‘Top 100 companies with the best performance in job creation’
Obtained license to operate two LNG vessels from SK E&S
2015
Named as ‘Top 100 companies with the best performance in job creation’
2014
Achieved 100 regular bulk carrier voyages a year
Obtained license to operate two LNG vessels (KC-1 model) from Korea Gas Corporation
Changed the position of the crew to full-time workers
2013
Consolidated SK SM, a subsidiary for ship management
Appointed Sokhyon Paek as CEO
Obtained license to operate two LNG vessels from TOTAL
2012
SK Shipping Held a Dedication Ceremony for the 30th Anniversary of its Foundation
SK B&T Established
2011
Introduced a fleet system to Ship Management division (changed to SM planning, 1st fleet, and 2nd fleet)
Vision announcement ceremony
Opened the Beijing representative office
Established SK SM, a subsidiary for ship management
Signed a long-term 120-billion KRW transportation contract with Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.
2010
Restructured organizations and adjusted functions (S&P team and RM team established)
Established the ship management division
Entered into an MOU with a Philippine Maritime Manning Agency (Magsaysay)
Signed a long-term iron ore transportation contract with Glovis
2000's
2009
Appointed Kyuho Whang as CEO
Divided Strategic Management division into Management division and Growth Strategy division
G.Commandar reached 2,500,000 mam-hours LTI-Free
2008
Incorporated Greece local company (SK Shipping Greece ltd.)
Opened Kaohsiung Office in Taiwan (SK Shipping Kaohsiung Office)
2007
Opened Houston Office in U.S. (SK Shipping Houston Office)
2006
Honored 300 millions export award at the trade day
New building order (9 VLCCs , 2 LRs, 1 VLGC, 2 HMXs)
Rescue and relief activities
Habitat activities
Opened Shanghai Office in China (SK Shipping Shanghai Office)
Ethical Management website opened
YK Sovereign accomplished 200 consecutive voyages without accident
2005
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications
Social gathering with small and medium size partners
Opened Integrated Security Certification system
2004
Started Corporate Volunteering Unit
New building order delivered (2 VLCCs, 1 LR)
2003
New building order delivered (1 VLCC, 1 LR)
Mr. JW Lee was promoted as CEO of SK Shipping
Established Korean-China joint enterprise(E-co friendly business) 'Sk Shenyang-Zhengchanghyunbao co,.ltd'
Incorporated Tokyo local company (Sk Shipping Japan ltd.)
2002
20th anniversary of SK Shipping foundation
Lee, CEO of SK Shipping, was honored as president of Sea Explorers of Korea
ClickSea business management system renovation
2001
Acquired operation of 18th LNGC from KOGAS
New building order (3 double-hull VLCCs)
New building order (2 MRs)
Launched SnowPack system (temperature controlling logistic solution)
1990's
1999
Incorporated U.K. local company (SK Shipping Europe Ltd.)
Incorporated STELLAR Shipping– Korea-Japan joint venture
Started performance-based annual salary policy
Y2K certifications
1997
Changed corporate CI from Yukong Line to SK Shipping
Acquired operation of 12th and 16th LNGC from KOGAS
Started stevedoring business in Kunsan port
Started freezing product transportation service
1996
Acquired operation of 5th and 8th LNGC from KOGAS
1995
Established Korea-China joint enterprise 'Dalian Jinggulianhua co,.ltd
1994
Incorporated Singapore local company (SK Shipping Singapore Pte.)
Acquired full membership in deep-sea natural resource development committee (honored leading company in shipping award)
ISO 9002 and ISM certification
Long-term COA agreement with KEPCO
Started LNG transportation service (delivered 2nd LNGC, YK. SOVEREIGN)
Moved Headquarter to SK Namsan building
1993
Ocean Bunkering expanded service area to North Pacific and Arafura
1992
Started Oil Product transportation service
Expanded Dry bulk business to Capesize
1991
Started CY/CFS service in Yangsan and Kunsan
Started Chemical Product transportation service
1990
Incorporated Weidong Ferry, Korea-China joint Car ferry business
Acquired operation of 2nd LNGC from KOGAS
1980's
1989
Ocean Bunkering expanded service area to the Atlantic
1988
Started LPG transportation service (ULSAN GAS was delivered)
Moved Headquarter to Kyobo building
Ocean Bunkering expanded service are to the Indian Ocean
1987
Started Ocean Bunkering in the South Pacific
1983
Started Dry Bulk transportation service (PANAMAX, HANDY , K. CHALLENGER was delivered)
1982
Founded SK Shipping in Daeyongak Center, Seoul
Started Crude Oil transportation service(YUKONG LEADER and YUKONG PIONEER was delivered)
Long-term COA with Yukong Ltd. of crude oil transportation from the Middle East and Ecuador.