Yang Ming Marine Transport has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for six 13,650 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships . The vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029 . Yang Ming plans to deploy the new ships on its East-West services. They will offer flexibility across routes linking Asia with North America, South America and the Mediterranean. New vessels will be ammonia-ready Each vessel will feature LNG dual-fuel propulsion and Ammonia Fuel Ready specifications. Yang Ming said LNG can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% compared with conventional marine fuels. The ammonia-ready design will give the carrier the option to convert the vessels for ammonia use in the future. The ships will also feature Type B LNG fuel tanks with a design pressure of 1.0 bar. Several energy-saving technologies will be installed, including wind shields, rudder bulbs and pre-swirl stators. The vessels will also feature shore power systems. Smart ship technologies and cybersecurity systems will support vessel operations and safety. Yang Ming targets 24 new vessels by 2030 The order forms part of Yang Ming’s wider fleet renewal programme. The carrier expects 24 new vessels to enter service by 2030 . This includes 18 LNG dual-fuel containerships: five 15,500 TEU vessels, seven 16,000 TEU ships and the six 13,650 TEU vessels included in the latest contract. Another six 8,000 TEU vessels will feature methanol dual-fuel-ready specifications. Yang Ming said the programme will increase the share of lower-carbon vessels in its fleet while improving operational efficiency and deployment flexibility. The post Yang Ming orders six 13,650 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships appeared first on Container News .