Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has reached a major milestone in its decarbonization journey with the successful delivery and inaugural bunkering of its new 15,500 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The lead ship, YM Willpower, officially entered service on February 8, 2026, and is now deployed on the Far East–Mediterranean (MD2) route.
Milestone Bunkering in Singapore
On February 26, 2026, the YM Willpower completed a ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at the Singapore port anchorage.
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Volume: Approximately 3,500 metric tons of LNG.
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Partners: Conducted in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shell Eastern Trading.
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Operational Efficiency: Following the fueling, the vessel proceeded directly to its berth for container operations, demonstrating that LNG bunkering can be integrated seamlessly into port schedules.
Environmental Impact of the New Fleet
The transition to LNG for these 15,500 TEU vessels offers significant reductions in air pollutants compared to traditional heavy fuel oil:
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Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$): ~20% reduction.
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Sulfur Oxides ($SO_x$): ~99% reduction.
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Particulate Matter: ~85% reduction.
“YM ECO Sea”: Green Transportation Solution
To help customers manage their supply chain emissions, Yang Ming has launched the YM ECO Sea program. This initiative allows cargo owners to benefit from the emission reductions achieved by the fleet’s use of alternative fuels.
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Mechanism: Uses the internationally recognized Book and Claim system.
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Compliance: Carbon accounting follows EU RED II requirements and the GLEC Framework.
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Scope 3 Benefits: Verified $CO_2$ reductions are allocated to participating customers to assist in their sustainability disclosures and decarbonization goals.
Future Strategy
The YM Willpower is the first of a series of sister vessels to be delivered throughout 2026. Yang Ming plans to complement this hardware rollout with software upgrades and digital vessel data applications to further optimize energy efficiency across its entire operating fleet.
