Synergy Marine Group has assumed technical management of YM WILLPOWER and YM WORTHINESS, two newly delivered LNG dual-fuel container vessels owned by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation.
The sister vessels were delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and formally named on 4 February. Each vessel has a capacity of around 15,500 TEU and forms part of Yang Ming’s long-term fleet renewal and sustainability programme.
The vessels are equipped with high-pressure LNG dual-fuel main engines. They can operate on liquefied natural gas and conventional marine fuel. The design reduces greenhouse gas emissions, sulphur oxides, and particulate matter, while supporting compliance with current and future environmental regulations.
The ships also feature energy-efficient hull designs and advanced automation and monitoring systems. These technologies aim to improve fuel efficiency, operational performance, and long-term asset reliability.
Under the agreement, Synergy Marine will provide full technical management. This includes crewing, maintenance, safety management, performance monitoring, and lifecycle technical support. The vessels will be managed by dedicated shore teams and crews trained in LNG operations, with a strong focus on safe fuel handling and regulatory compliance.
The addition of the two vessels expands Synergy Marine’s portfolio of alternative-fuel ships. It also supports Yang Ming’s strategy to adopt a gradual and pragmatic energy transition across its container fleet.
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