WinGD secures world-first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going ships
Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first ethanol-fuelled X-DF-M/E engines have been ordered for two ore carriers to be built for Chinese owner Shandong Shipping Corporation and to operate under long-term charters for Brazil-headquartered global mining company Vale.
Why mid-bore engines are the next growth battlefield (and why 2025 changed everything)
Think you know the mid-bore market? Think again, says Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development at WinGD, who predicts a shift in market dynamics as regulatory uncertainty, changing fuel strategies and competitive dynamics prompt a rethink of what long-term value and retrofit-ready really looks like.
WinGD and Envision Energy Study Shows Path to Green Ammonia Cost Parity
WinGD, a Swiss marine power company and Envision, a world-leading green technology company have released a pioneering study analysing the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels.
WinGD Achieves First Type Approval and Factory Acceptance Testing for Ammonia-Fuelled Two-Stroke Engine
Swiss marine power company WinGD has achieved a major milestone on the path to zero-carbon shipping with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of their ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine.
Why Variable Compression Ratio technology is a practical retrofit path to 2030
Our new white paper examines how Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology can be applied to existing LNG dual-fuel engines to deliver measurable emissions reductions within the timeframe set by the IMO’s 2030 targets.
🚢 ARLON enters service with WinGD Ltd. ammonia propulsion
Congratulations to Exmar on the delivery of ARLON, the second dual-fuel ammonia midsize gas carrier powered by a WinGD Ltd. X-DF-A engine.
Following the delivery of ANTWERPEN, ARLON represents another significant milestone for ammonia-fuelled…
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🚢 ARLON enters service with WinGD Ltd. ammonia propulsion
Congratulations to Exmar on the delivery of ARLON, the second dual-fuel ammonia midsize gas carrier powered by a WinGD Ltd. X-DF-A engine.
Following the delivery of ANTWERPEN, ARLON represents another significant milestone for ammonia-fuelled shipping as the technology continues its transition from engine development to commercial operation.
Capable of carrying up to 46,000 m³ of ammonia or LPG, the vessel has been designed to operate on low-carbon ammonia fuel, supporting substantial greenhouse gas emissions reductions while transporting one of shipping's future fuels.
The next competitive advantage in marine propulsion may not be designed only in the engine factory. It may be built throughout the engine's entire operating life. This latest development from WinGD Ltd.highlights a trend that I believe will become increasingly important over the coming decade.…
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The next competitive advantage in marine propulsion may not be designed only in the engine factory. It may be built throughout the engine's entire operating life. This latest development from WinGD Ltd. highlights a trend that I believe will become increasingly important over the coming decade.
Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) is certainly an efficiency technology, but its strategic significance goes further. Together with technologies such as iCER, digital optimisation and advanced engine controls, it reflects a broader transition from designing engines to continuously improving their operational performance.
That shift comes at an interesting moment. Following the discussions at IMO MEPC 84, the industry is moving towards greater emphasis on measured performance, lifecycle emissions and onboard verification. For LNG propulsion in particular, reducing methane slip is becoming more than an environmental objective. It is becoming an increasingly important competitive differentiator as operators seek to demonstrate real-world performance rather than rely solely on certified values.
This is why retrofit strategies deserve attention. A retrofit is not simply an upgrade. It extends the value of the installed base, enables compliance with evolving regulations, and creates new opportunities to improve efficiency throughout a vessel's lifecycle. Every engine already in service becomes a platform that can continue to evolve rather than a product whose value declines after delivery.
I believe this reflects a broader transformation taking place across industrial OEMs. The companies that create the greatest long-term value may not simply build the most efficient engines. They will be those that combine engineering excellence with lifecycle knowledge, digital capability and continuous customer support.
The future competitive advantage may belong not only to the best engine, but to the best-managed installed base.
⚙️ Variable Compression Ratio (VCR): Efficiency on Demand
Efficiency isn’t static - neither should your engine be.
WinGD Ltd.’s Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology dynamically adapts compression to operating conditions, delivering efficiency gains in both diesel and gas modes.
⬇️ Lower fuel and…
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⚙️ Variable Compression Ratio (VCR): Efficiency on Demand
Efficiency isn’t static - neither should your engine be.
WinGD Ltd.’s Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology dynamically adapts compression to operating conditions, delivering efficiency gains in both diesel and gas modes.
⬇️ Lower fuel and gas consumption 🌨️ Reduced CO₂ and CH₄ ⬆️ Better EEXI & CII
🔍 Learn about VCR retrofit options- Link in comments 👇
As part of Gastech 2026, WinGD Ltd.'s Efstratios Fakiolas, Product Manager – LNG Engines, will be presenting during Alternative Propulsion: Session 1 in the Shipping & Marine Technical…
As part of Gastech 2026, WinGD Ltd.'s Efstratios Fakiolas, Product Manager – LNG Engines, will be presenting during Alternative Propulsion: Session 1 in the Shipping & Marine Technical Conference.
In his presentation, Advanced marine engines for LNG utilisation: A transitional pathway to low-carbon shipping, Efstratios will explore how the latest advances in LNG engine technology are helping shipowners reduce emissions today while creating a practical pathway towards net-zero shipping. Topics will include reducing methane slip, improving efficiency through technologies such as iCER and Variable Compression Ratio (VCR), and the role of hybridisation and digital optimisation in supporting both newbuilds and retrofits.
The session brings together experts from across the industry to discuss practical solutions that can accelerate the transition to lower-carbon shipping, from wind-assisted propulsion and hybrid systems through to advanced LNG technologies and future energy concepts.
🤝 Strong partnerships are key to accelerating progress across the maritime industry
We're pleased to strengthen our collaboration with Zodiac Maritime as we support the delivery of six VLCC newbuildings with WinGD Ltd.engine technology. Through closer cooperation, we're working together to advance…
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🤝 Strong partnerships are key to accelerating progress across the maritime industry
We're pleased to strengthen our collaboration with Zodiac Maritime as we support the delivery of six VLCC newbuildings with WinGD Ltd. engine technology. Through closer cooperation, we're working together to advance energy efficiency, operational performance and long-term reliability for the next generation of vessels.
🙏 Thank you to the Zodiac Maritime team for the warm welcome to your London headquarters. We look forward to building on this collaboration.
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⚙️ X-DF Proven where it matters most
WinGD Ltd.'s X-DF engines represent a mature low-pressure dual-fuel solution within the LNG portfolio.
Deployed across LNG carriers, Ultra Large Container Vessels and a wide range of merchant vessels, they have built an extensive operational track record.
Key…
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⚙️ X-DF Proven where it matters most
WinGD Ltd.'s X-DF engines represent a mature low-pressure dual-fuel solution within the LNG portfolio.
Deployed across LNG carriers, Ultra Large Container Vessels and a wide range of merchant vessels, they have built an extensive operational track record.
Key characteristics include: ⚡ Low-pressure gas supply with reduced system complexity and cost ✅ Tier III compliance without exhaust gas after-treatment ⛽ Stable combustion with low pilot fuel consumption
The platform is designed for long duty cycles and consistent performance under real operating conditions.
🔗 Explore the X-DF platform in more detail - Link in comments 👇
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📩 In case you missed it: The latest WinGD Xtra is out!
From world-firsts in ammonia and ethanol propulsion to major LNG milestones, the latest edition of WinGD Xtra brings together the stories shaping the future of marine propulsion.
In this issue: - WinGD powers the delivery of the world's first…
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📩 In case you missed it: The latest WinGD Xtra is out!
From world-firsts in ammonia and ethanol propulsion to major LNG milestones, the latest edition of WinGD Xtra brings together the stories shaping the future of marine propulsion.
In this issue: - WinGD powers the delivery of the world's first ocean-going ammonia-fuelled vessel, ANTWERPEN, to EXMAR - WinGD secures the world's first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going ships - WinGD achieves another ammonia milestone with first X72DF-A engine approval - WinGD celebrates another dual-fuel milestone as Maersk takes delivery of the methanol-capable Tema Maersk - WinGD validates further progress in ammonia engine development with its latest Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
🌊 The next chapter for ammonia-powered shipping starts at sea
The successful completion of Exmar’s ANTWERPEN's first commercial voyage using ammonia as fuel marks another important milestone for the maritime industry's energy transition.
Powered by WinGD Ltd.'s X-DF-A ammonia dual-fuel engine…
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🌊 The next chapter for ammonia-powered shipping starts at sea
The successful completion of Exmar’s ANTWERPEN's first commercial voyage using ammonia as fuel marks another important milestone for the maritime industry's energy transition.
Powered by WinGD Ltd.'s X-DF-A ammonia dual-fuel engine technology, the vessel has demonstrated that ammonia propulsion can perform reliably in commercial operation, building on years of development, testing and close collaboration across the industry.
🤝 This achievement is the result of close collaboration, engineering excellence and, importantly, the commitment of the vessel's crew. Together, these efforts have turned the potential of ammonia propulsion into operational reality.
Congratulations to EXMAR and all partners involved on this significant step forward.
📺 Watch the story behind the voyage below 👇
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🔍 Keeping ammonia engines on course with real-time digital monitoring
As ammonia-powered vessels enter commercial service, digital technologies will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.
In a recent interview with Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Community,…
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🔍 Keeping ammonia engines on course with real-time digital monitoring
As ammonia-powered vessels enter commercial service, digital technologies will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.
In a recent interview with Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Community, WinGD Ltd.'s Product Manager, Digital, John N., explains how our WiDE platform uses real-time monitoring and advanced diagnostics to support the performance of our X-DF-A ammonia engine throughout its operational life.
🟢Can green ammonia become the first financially viable ZNZ fuel?
For years, green ammonia has been seen as one of shipping's most promising zero or near-zero (ZNZ) fuels. But one question has always overshadowed its potential. Can it ever compete commercially?
While regulation remains an important…
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🟢Can green ammonia become the first financially viable ZNZ fuel?
For years, green ammonia has been seen as one of shipping's most promising zero or near-zero (ZNZ) fuels. But one question has always overshadowed its potential. Can it ever compete commercially?
While regulation remains an important driver of maritime decarbonisation, shipowners ultimately need fuels that make economic sense as well as environmental.
📊 Our latest joint study with Envision Energy suggests that green ammonia may be approaching an important turning point. As production scales, fuel costs fall and carbon pricing evolves, it could become one of the first ZNZ fuels with a credible commercial business case over a vessel's lifetime.
In this article, Product Manager - Engines at WinGD Ltd., Fabio Cococcetta, explores the findings of the study, examining the role of fuel economics, regulation and production scale in shaping green ammonia's future as a marine fuel.
👇Read the full article below and join the discussion. Could green ammonia become the first commercially viable ZNZ fuel for deep-sea shipping?
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