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.
🛳️ Another Future Fuel Enters the Engine Room: Ethanol Joins the Transition Journey
WinGD Ltd. has secured the world’s first orders for ethanol-fuelled two-stroke engines for ocean-going vessels.
The first ethanol-fuelled X-DF-M/E engines will power two 325,000 DWT Newcastlemax ore carriers to be…
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🛳️ Another Future Fuel Enters the Engine Room: Ethanol Joins the Transition Journey
WinGD Ltd. has secured the world’s first orders for ethanol-fuelled two-stroke engines for ocean-going vessels.
The first ethanol-fuelled X-DF-M/E engines will power two 325,000 DWT Newcastlemax ore carriers to be built for Shandong Shipping Corporation and operated under long-term charter for Vale.
The milestone reflects growing industry confidence in ethanol as a practical marine fuel option, supported by increasing fuel availability, developing infrastructure, and the need for scalable pathways to lower-emission shipping.
Building on WinGD’s established methanol engine concept, the ethanol-optimised X-DF-M/E platform further expands fuel flexibility across WinGD’s two-stroke portfolio, alongside LNG and ammonia solutions, helping owners align propulsion choices with operational and long-term decarbonisation strategies.
Photo credit: CSDC (China Ship Design & Research Center Co,.Ltd)
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đź‘ International Day of Women in Maritime: Building Connection across WinGD Ltd.
This year’s International Maritime Organization's International Day for Women in Maritime was an opportunity to strengthen connections across our global teams. At our global offices we took time to gather, fostering old…
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đź‘ International Day of Women in Maritime: Building Connection across WinGD Ltd.
This year’s International Maritime Organization's International Day for Women in Maritime was an opportunity to strengthen connections across our global teams. At our global offices we took time to gather, fostering old and new connections.
As WinGD grows globally, the number of women across WinGD has noticeably grown too - across all departments, teams and offices. It’s a dynamic community which is intentionally inclusive, supportive and strong. By taking time to get together outside of the busyness of the day-to-day, we learn more about each other’s journey, background and future aspirations. Sharing experiences, both professional and personal, helps create a culture where people feel supported, encouraged and connected.
These conversations and connections extend far beyond a single day. It’s an intentional community everyday, creating space for connection, mentorship and friendship. By investing in this community we add energy, perspectives and insights that help build thriving teams across our organisation.
⚙️Careers at WinGD: engineering the next generation of marine propulsion
Global shipping is transforming and WinGD is at the forefront. We develop advanced two-stroke engines and energy solutions that deliver higher efficiency, lower emissions and long-term operational reliability.
Our teams work…
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⚙️Careers at WinGD: engineering the next generation of marine propulsion
Global shipping is transforming and WinGD is at the forefront. We develop advanced two-stroke engines and energy solutions that deliver higher efficiency, lower emissions and long-term operational reliability.
Our teams work across engine development, testing, controls, digitalisation and performance optimisation - turning innovation into scalable solutions for the maritime industry.
If you’re looking to apply deep technical expertise to real decarbonisation challenges, we’d like to hear from you.
We’re currently hiring: ⚙️ Technical Superintendent 🧾 Senior Accountant 🥼 Expert Classification Future Fuels 👥 Leader Task Force 🎓 Intern roles and many more
đź“Ť Locations: Taiwan | Switzerland |Korea | Singapore | Hong Kong
🌊 The continued role of LNG in shipping’s transition
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston last week brought together stakeholders from across the maritime value chain to discuss the technologies and strategies shaping the future of shipping.
As part of the programme, WinGD Ltd.’s Carmelo…
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🌊 The continued role of LNG in shipping’s transition
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston last week brought together stakeholders from across the maritime value chain to discuss the technologies and strategies shaping the future of shipping.
As part of the programme, WinGD Ltd.’s Carmelo Cartalemi joined the technology panel at the Lloyd's Register Global LNG Forum, where discussions focused heavily on methane slip.
From the four-stroke “bad boys” to the latest generation of two-stroke concepts, the progress being made to reduce methane slip is significant. Combined with ongoing advances in fuel efficiency, today’s LNG-fuelled engines will continue to play an important role in supporting the industry’s energy transition in the years ahead.
🤝Innovation in low-carbon technologies was also firmly in focus throughout the week. One message was clear: clean-fuel technologies are advancing ahead of fuel availability and demand. This creates further opportunity for development, refinement and collaboration as infrastructure and adoption continue to grow.
🧏‍♂️ Listening, learning and exploring the path forward together
Our WinGD Ltd. Xpert seminars are designed to be intimate and interactive. Last week’s session in Houston was another opportunity to sit down with invited guests and better understand the unique perspectives and challenges shaping the…
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🧏‍♂️ Listening, learning and exploring the path forward together
Our WinGD Ltd. Xpert seminars are designed to be intimate and interactive. Last week’s session in Houston was another opportunity to sit down with invited guests and better understand the unique perspectives and challenges shaping the industry today.
Taking the time to explore our portfolio solutions and latest technologies across the fuel spectrum helps unlock greater flexibility in the path forward. Our commitment is to keep listening and keep innovating. That is how trusted partnerships are built - supporting progress across every decarbonisation journey.
🖊️ Want to join one of our Xpert seminars in the future? Sign-up to WinGD Xtra for regular updates: https://lnkd.in/eM2T5eh5
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⚓🌍Clarity in a Complex Fuel Landscape
The energy transition presents more options than ever - but less certainty. The maritime energy transition is being shaped by tightening regulation, evolving fuel availability, and long asset lifecycles.
đź§For shipowners, the challenge is not only selecting a fuel…
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⚓🌍Clarity in a Complex Fuel Landscape
The energy transition presents more options than ever - but less certainty. The maritime energy transition is being shaped by tightening regulation, evolving fuel availability, and long asset lifecycles.
đź§For shipowners, the challenge is not only selecting a fuel pathway, but ensuring decisions made today remain robust over time.
Among the available options, LNG provides a practical and proven solution, supporting reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity while combining regulatory compliance today with the flexibility to adapt as fuel pathways develop.
At WinGD, propulsion is approached as a portfolio, aligning technologies with vessel requirements, operational profiles, and long-term strategy.
📅 1–5 June 2026 📍 Athens, Greece 📌 Hall 3 | Stand 3.112
As the maritime sector balances regulatory pressure with operational realities, flexible solutions are key.
Join us at Posidonia to discuss fuel flexibility, efficiency and lifecycle support. From LNG…
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🌊 Come and See WinGD at Posidonia 2026
📅 1–5 June 2026 📍 Athens, Greece 📌 Hall 3 | Stand 3.112
As the maritime sector balances regulatory pressure with operational realities, flexible solutions are key.
Join us at Posidonia to discuss fuel flexibility, efficiency and lifecycle support. From LNG solutions to retrofit opportunities and digital optimisation and X-EL, our team will be on hand to answer your questions and explore how we can support your decarbonisation journey.
🗣️ Come and speak with our team in Athens to explore your decarbonisation pathway.
⚙️ Variable Compression Ratio: A Practical Retrofit Route to IMO 2030
As the industry moves closer to IMO 2030 targets, the role of retrofit solutions remains firmly in focus.
WinGD Ltd.’s whitepaper “LNG-Fuelled Fleets Reducing Emissions: VCR retrofitting as a ready solution” sets out how LNG-fuelled…
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⚙️ Variable Compression Ratio: A Practical Retrofit Route to IMO 2030
As the industry moves closer to IMO 2030 targets, the role of retrofit solutions remains firmly in focus.
WinGD Ltd.’s whitepaper “LNG-Fuelled Fleets Reducing Emissions: VCR retrofitting as a ready solution” sets out how LNG-fuelled vessels can achieve near-term emissions reductions through Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) retrofitting.
✍ The paper explores how VCR technology improves fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip across real-world operating profiles, without adding operational complexity or requiring changes to fuel strategy.
A practical, proven approach for owners looking to make measurable progress towards compliance.
⬇️ Download the white paper to explore the data, retrofit experience and vessel case study behind VCR technology: https://lnkd.in/e9wyUv4D
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🚦 WinGD on MEPC 84: “The signals needed to accelerate decarbonisation”
WinGD Ltd. is featured in an article from ship.energy "MEPC 84 EXPECTATIONS:Â Engine manufacturers have their say" where our CEO, Dominik Schneiter, shares his view on what the industry needs next.
🗣️ “The idealistic scenario is…
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🚦 WinGD on MEPC 84: “The signals needed to accelerate decarbonisation”
WinGD Ltd. is featured in an article from ship.energy "MEPC 84 EXPECTATIONS:Â Engine manufacturers have their say" where our CEO, Dominik Schneiter, shares his view on what the industry needs next.
🗣️ “The idealistic scenario is that MEPC 84 agrees to hold a vote in November on an NZF draft that includes GHG pricing and a robust zero or near-zero emissions fuel reward based on real emissions measurements. This will give the signals needed by fuel producers, technology developers and ship owners to accelerate their decarbonisation trajectories.”
While recognising that outcomes may be more incremental, we continue to support the development of frameworks that create real incentives for emissions reduction and enable meaningful progress across the maritime value chain.
Momentum continued at Sea Japan last week as WinGD Ltd. connected with partners and industry peers at the Swiss Pavilion Reception, hosted by Ambassador Roger Dubach, in Tokyo.
Alongside our presence at the Swiss Pavilion, the week provided a valuable opportunity…
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🤝 Partnerships in Focus at Sea Japan
Momentum continued at Sea Japan last week as WinGD Ltd. connected with partners and industry peers at the Swiss Pavilion Reception, hosted by Ambassador Roger Dubach, in Tokyo.
Alongside our presence at the Swiss Pavilion, the week provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with long-standing partners and build fresh momentum around the future of shipping.
🗣️ Speaking at the Swiss Pavilion Reception, Dominik Schneiter, CEO, WinGD said: “The future of shipping is being written right now — in the choices we make on propulsion, on fuel, on sustainability. It will not be written by any one company or any one country. It will be written by partnerships.”
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