Hanwha Ocean Secures Yang Ming LNG Container Ship Order | Mariner News
Hanwha Ocean has secured a significant order from Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. for six 13,650 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container ships, valued at 1.55 trillion won (US$1.14 billion). The vessels are slated for delivery by the second half of 2029 and will be constructed at the South Korean shipbuilder’s Geoje shipyard.
This latest agreement marks Yang Ming’s second major investment with Hanwha Ocean in recent years, reinforcing a strategic shift towards a lower-emission fleet. The new order follows a 1.93 trillion won deal in September 2025 for seven larger 15,880 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships.
The consistent procurement of LNG dual-fuel tonnage across different post-Panamax capacities signals Yang Ming’s determined trajectory toward fleet decarbonization and compliance with evolving environmental regulations. This dual-pronged strategy, incorporating both larger and slightly smaller eco-ships, provides the carrier with enhanced operational flexibility to deploy advanced vessels across a broader spectrum of global trade lanes.
Each of the new 13,650 TEU vessels will integrate Hanwha Ocean’s proprietary high-manganese steel-based Type-B LNG fuel tanks. This technology is designed to deliver improved safety standards alongside enhanced cost efficiency in fuel management. The repeat business from a prominent carrier like Yang Ming solidifies Hanwha Ocean’s standing as a leading builder of advanced, high-specification container tonnage.
