Yang Ming’s YM Together Bunkers B30 HSFO Biofuel in South Korea

In Taiwan, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported their ship ‘YM Together’ became the first foreign-flagged vessel in South Korea to bunker biofuel, collaborating with marine energy supplier KPI OceanConnect. The ship bunkered B30 HSFO biofuel at Pusan Port, a blend made from used cooking oil that meets ISO 8217 and ISCC standards. This biofuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25% compared to conventional marine fuels and complies with the FuelEU Maritime Initiative.

YM Together, serving the Trans-Pacific route PN3, also features scrubbers and shore power systems to further cut emissions, providing sustainable transport services. The addition of Pusan Port as a biofuel bunkering location enhances flexibility for Yang Ming, promoting broader biofuel use. Additionally, Yang Ming is sharing biofuel usage data with a local research institute to support energy transition research.

In 2023, Yang Ming’s fleet reduced carbon intensity by 61.86% from 2008 levels, surpassing the IMO’s 2030 goal of a 40% reduction. Yang Ming continues to implement energy-saving measures and use ISCC-certified biofuel to further its sustainable maritime transport goals.

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