Yang Ming has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for seven 16,000 teu-class LNG dual-fuel container vessels,

The newbuildings are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029, marking a significant milestone in Yang Ming’s fleet optimisation.

The 15,880 teu newbuildings will be the first LNG dual-fuel container vessels in Taiwan to feature ammonia fuel ready specifications. In addition to complying with the stringent environmental requirements of the IMO, the design incorporates future conversion to ammonia dual-fuel propulsion. This ensures both high operational efficiency and flexibility in alternative fuel adoption during the decarbonization transition.

“Ammonia is emerging as one of the promising next-generation marine fuel options. By enabling ammonia adoption, Yang Ming will be better positioned to comply with future international GHG regulations and reinforce its green competitiveness,” said Yang Ming.

This vessel series will also be equipped with the world’s first Type-B LNG fuel tank, developed under a Joint Development Project between Hanwha Ocean and ABS.

In addition to these seven LNG dual-fuel vessels, Yang Ming has five 15,500 teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels scheduled for delivery beginning in 2026. Together, this fleet of twelve LNG dual-fuel vessels will significantly increase the proportion of green-energy ships in Yang Ming’s fleet and enhance service flexibility and competitiveness across the global service network.