Yang Ming ink contracts for six 8,000 TEU methanol-ready boxships

Taiwanese shipping firm Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) on Wednesday (29 October) signed contracts for six 8,000 TEU-class methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships with Nihon Shipyard, Imabari Shipbuilding, and Shoei Kisen Kaisha (Shoei Kisen) at Imabari International Hotel. 

The contracts include the purchase of three containerships and newbuilding orders for another three, signed by Dr. Chuck Tsai, Chairman of Yang Ming, and Mr. Yukito Higaki, Director of Nihon Shipyard. 

These vessels are scheduled for delivery starting in 2028.

The 8,000 TEU-class containerships will be the first batch in Yang Ming’s fleet to adopt methanol dual-fuel-ready specifications. Upon delivery, the new vessels will gradually replace Yang Ming’s 5,500 TEU-class containerships that have been in service for over 20 years. 

The main engine design of these vessels is prepared for future conversion to green methanol fuel, and the propulsion system will feature high-efficiency propeller, energy-saving rudder, and rudder fin to further optimize performance. 

These features provide the flexibility to adapt future energy strategies in line with evolving green methanol technologies and environmental regulations, underscoring Yang Ming’s dedication to supporting customers’ decarbonization goals and promoting sustainable transportation.

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Published: 30 October, 2025