Singapore-based Synergy Marine has assumed technical management of Yang Ming Marine Transport’s two newly delivered LNG dual-fuel container vessels.
Singapore Marine announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
Yang Ming named the vessels, YM Willpower and YM Worthiness, on February 4 following their delivery from South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan.
The sister vessels form part of Yang Ming’s long-term fleet optimization programme and sustainability roadmap.
Each vessel has a nominal capacity of approximately 15,500 teu and features high-pressure LNG dual-fuel main engines, enabling operation on liquefied natural gas as well as conventional marine fuel.
Under Synergy Marine’s technical management, YM Willpower and YM Worthiness will be supported by dedicated shore-based teams and trained ship staff with specific experience in LNG-fuelled operations, the company said.
Moreover, Synergy Marine said the scope of management includes crewing, maintenance, safety management systems, performance monitoring, and lifecycle technical support, with a “strong” emphasis on safe fuel handling, regulatory compliance, and consistent operational standards.
These are the first two vessels in Yang Ming’s 15,500 teu class LNG dual-fuel series.
In May 2023, Yang Ming signed a shipbuilding deal with HD Hyundai Heavy for the construction of five LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 15,500 teu.
Yang Ming will pay about $937 million for the five vessels, or $187 million per ship.