- Yang Ming Orders Six Methanol Dual-Fuel-Ready Containerships from Japan.
- Hapag-Lloyd Christens Final 24,000 TEU Megaship Wilhelmshaven Express.
- PIL Names Fourth LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel Kota Orkid.
Lately, we’ve witnessed a flurry of ship deliveries and orders that highlight the shipping industry’s rapid shift towards dual-fuel and methanol-ready vessels. Operators in places like Singapore, France, Germany, and Taiwan are stepping up their game by expanding their fleets with cutting-edge, eco-friendly containerships, reports Baird Maritime.
Yang Ming Orders Six Methanol Dual-Fuel-Ready Ships
Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has inked deals with Nihon Shipyard, Imabari Shipbuilding, and Shoei Kisen Kaisha for six 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready container ships. This agreement includes the purchase of three vessels and new orders for another three. Deliveries are set to kick off in 2028. Yang Ming mentioned that this project is a significant milestone in its fleet optimisation strategy, aimed at securing mid- to long-term capacity and bolstering its global service network.
Hapag-Lloyd Christens Final 24,000 TEU Megaship
In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has officially named its latest and final 24,000 TEU container ship, the Wilhelmshaven Express, at the Port of Wilhelmshaven on October 28. This vessel is the twelfth and last in a series constructed by Hanwha Ocean (South Korea), which started with the Hamburg Express in 2024. This achievement wraps up one of Hapag-Lloyd’s largest and most advanced shipbuilding initiatives.
PIL Names Fourth LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel
This ship is part of a series of LNG dual-fuel containerships crafted by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. It boasts a WinGD XDF engine that features smart exhaust recycling control, which significantly cuts down on methane emissions. Plus, it can run on low-emission bio-methane fuels, making it even more eco-friendly.
CMA CGM Expands Dual-Fuel Fleet in China and Korea
The company’s latest addition, CMA CGM Notre Dame, has just been launched by Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding. This vessel follows the CMA CGM Seine, which was delivered earlier this year from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Additionally, CMA CGM has welcomed CMA CGM Helium from HD Hyundai Samho in South Korea. This ship is part of a new lineup of 12 methanol dual-fuel vessels and has already started operations on a route connecting China, South Korea, Singapore, Egypt, Lebanon, Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.
Dual-Fuel Momentum Continues Globally
The recent orders and deliveries of vessels underscore the shipping industry’s swift shift towards cleaner propulsion methods. Shipowners in both Asia and Europe are making significant investments in fleets that can run on methanol and LNG, all in response to stricter environmental regulations and the need to future-proof their operations.
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Source: Baird Maritime
