Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) designs and constructs Jones Act–compliant commercial vessels that support the nation’s critical domestic supply chains and energy infrastructure. Our commercial shipbuilding expertise, spanning vessel design, production engineering, and integrated project execution, ensures durable, efficient ships that serve U.S. operators with safety and reliability at the core.
What We Build
Our commercial shipbuilding portfolio includes:
- Container Ships engineered for optimal cargo throughput and U.S. coastal trade
- Product Tankers designed for safe, dependable transportation of refined fuels
- Aframax Tankers tailored for large-scale energy transport along domestic routes
Each vessel is built to rigorous U.S. standards through disciplined production planning and quality assurance, ensuring longevity and operational efficiency across demanding maritime environments. Vessels are delivered in alignment with applicable U.S. Coast Guard and classification society requirements.
Delivering Vessels That Strengthen U.S. Trade
HPSI commercial vessels play a critical role in supporting America’s maritime infrastructure. Each project enhances domestic maritime supply chain resilience, expands U.S.-owned commercial capacity, and ensures the safe movement of goods and energy along the nation’s waterways.
From concept to delivery, we work closely with operators to translate operational requirements into high-performing ships. Our integrated approach, combining naval architecture, engineering, production planning, quality assurance, and cross-functional workforce execution, ensures every vessel meets schedule commitments and delivers long-term value. Through disciplined project execution and close collaboration, HPSI delivers ships that strengthen U.S. trade while exceeding performance expectations.
MT-50 Product Tankers (8)
The shipyard has completed a series of eight MT-50 class product tankers. The 183 m long, 50,000 deadweight vessels are designed to carry a variety and liquids from crude oil to chemicals. The vessels also incorporate a number of features that increase the fuel efficiency compared to prior tanker designs. The vessels were constructed with consideration for the use of LNG for propulsion in the future and are the first tankers to receive the ABS LNG-Ready Level 1 approval in principle. The first vessel was delivered in September 2015.
More information on the MT-50 Product Tanker can be found in the attached data sheet.
MT-115 Aframax Tankers (2)
In 2011, the shipyard signed a contract with SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., Exxon Mobil’s U.S. marine affiliate for two Liberty Class MT-115 aframax tankers. The 251 meter long, 115,000 deadweight ton tankers are used to transport Alaskan North Slope crude oil from Prince William Sound to the U.S. West Coast. The vessels are equipped with double hull protection, the latest navigation and communications equipment, and energy efficient engines. The vessels were delivered in 2014 and 2015.
More information on the MT-115 Aframax Tanker can be found in the attached data sheet.
MT-46 Product Tankers (14)
In 2005, the shipyard initiated a construction program of product tankers that continued until 2013. The MT-46 Veteran Class product tanker is 183 meters long with a 46,000 deadweight ton capacity. It can transport the equivalent of 14 million gallons of liquid product which can range from crude oil to chemicals. The vessels are ABS class. Ten of the MT-46 product tankers were delivered to American Shipping Company for bareboat charter to OSG. Two of the MT-46 tankers were delivered directly to OSG and later converted to be the first Jones Act shuttle tankers. The final two MT-46 product tankers were delivered to Crowley in 2012 and 2013.
More information on the MT-46 Product Tanker can be found in the attached data sheet.
CV2500 Container Vessels (1)
The fourth ship built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard was the Independence class CV2500 container ship. The vessel is 207 meters long and is capable of carrying 20‘, 40‘, and 45‘ containers. The deckhouse is located aft with accommodations for 23 persons. Designed for GL class and US flag, the vessel received the environmental passport notation. The vessel was delivered to Matson Navigation in 2006.
More information on the CV2500 can be found in the attached data sheet.
CV2600 Container Vessels (3)
The first three ships built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard were CV2600 container ships constructed for Matson Navigation. The Philadelphia Class CV2600 container ship was designed for the domestic U.S. and worldwide trade. The vessel is 217m long and have six hatched holds with cell guides for 20‘ and 40‘ containers. On the hatch covers and over the aft mooring deck, 20‘, 24‘, 40‘, 45‘, and 53‘ containers can be stowed. The vessels were ABS class and were delivered between 2003 and 2005.
More information on the CV2600 can be found in the attached data sheet.