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WinGD: Why VCR tech is a practical retrofit solution

WinGD: Why VCR tech is a practical retrofit solution

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 7, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, News, Shipping

In a new white paper, WinGD discusses 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. Most ships trading in 2030 will not be...
WinGD to introduce first ethanol marine two-stroke engine

WinGD to introduce first ethanol marine two-stroke engine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 1, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

Swiss WinGD will offer the first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine next year, with deliveries for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027. The announcement follows a decade of investigation into ethanol fuel and the launch of a methanol-fuelled...
WinGD and Hanwha deliver engine that cuts methane slip

WinGD and Hanwha deliver engine that cuts methane slip

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 9, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, News, Shipping

Marine engine manufacturers WinGD and Hanwha Engine have produced the world’s first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This low-emission engine technology maximises fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip. The engine was...
WinGD joins MAMII to cut methane slip

WinGD joins MAMII to cut methane slip

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 1, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping

WinGD has joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). It is the first engine developer to become a partner in the growing cross-sector push to better understand and address methane from LNG-fuelled ships. LNG, primarily methane, can play a...
WinGD’s first ammonia engine installed on Exmar vessels

WinGD’s first ammonia engine installed on Exmar vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 13, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, News, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

WinGD claims to be the first engine designer to bring an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to market following the delivery and installation of its X52DF-A engine on a 46,000m3 LPG/ammonia carrier being built for Exmar. The vessel will be the first...
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