LNG-fueled YM WAYFINDER calls at TCIT, linking Vietnam and North America
Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomed the LNG dual-fuel vessel YM WAYFINDER on its maiden call Oct. 23, signaling the deep-water port's capacity to host next-generation green mega-ships.
On October 23, Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomed the LNG dual-fuel vessel YM WAYFINDER for its inaugural call, underscoring the port's readiness to host advanced green mega-ships. The Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water port complex confirmed its ability to accommodate next-generation mega container vessels as part of the maritime industry's transition to sustainability.
TCIT hosted a ceremony on October 23 to officially welcome the YM WAYFINDER, operated by Yang Ming, marking its maiden visit to the port. The event underscored the terminal's capacity to support environmentally friendly mega container vessels while aiding the global maritime sector's green transformation. The YM WAYFINDER, manufactured by South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, boasts a length of nearly 365 meters, a deadweight tonnage of 159,374 DWT, and a carrying capacity of around 15,500 TEU.
The vessel operates on the EC2 service of Premier Alliance, linking Vietnam's import-export cargo with North America via a route that includes key Asian and North American ports. The ship is powered by a dual-fuel engine capable of running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) or low-sulfur fuel oil, and incorporates advanced monitoring and energy-saving systems to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
This vessel represents the first of five 15,500-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships Yang Ming plans to receive by 2026. The company also intends to construct seven larger 16,000-TEU vessels fueled by ammonia between 2028 and 2029 to comply with upcoming emissions standards. Yang Ming Vietnam's Kevin Wang highlighted the arrival of the YM WAYFINDER as a testament to the shared dedication of both parties to reducing emissions and advancing green maritime transport.
A Yang Ming representative commended the port's handling capabilities, service quality, and efficient coordination. TCIT's General Director Kim Jong Eup stressed the terminal's focus on ensuring safe and smooth operations, aiming to shorten cargo turnaround times and lower logistics costs for import-export businesses.
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