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Swiss marine power company - WinGD is to deliver X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) to be built by HD Hyundai Mipo for Trafigura, a market pioneer in the global commodities industry. The 45,000 cubic.metres vessels will each be powered by a six-cylinder, 52-bore 6X52DF-A engine with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction. WinGD ammonia-carrying vessels The order is one of several that WinGD has received for ammonia-carrying vessels The Trafigura vessels are another indication of the scaling up of global carrying capacity as ammonia becomes an increasingly important energy carrier globally. The order is one of several that WinGD has received for ammonia-carrying vessels. WinGD VP Market Development - Benny Hilström, said: “Trafigura selected our technology based on our demonstration of X-DF-A’s development and strong performance indicators to date. With the first X-DF-A engine deliveries due in mid-2025, we will already have gathered significant construction and commissioning experience by the time these engines are delivered.” Characteristics of the X-DF-A test engine As reported recently, WinGD has already confirmed key combustion and performance characteristics for the X-DF-A on a test engine, with full-load running achieved with 5% pilot fuel consumption. Thermal efficiency is the same as for diesel engines, with significantly lower NOx, ammonia emissions at less than 10 parts per million (ppm) and N2O emissions less than 3 ppm. The engines for the new MGCs are scheduled to be delivered from early 2027 to early 2028.
Swiss marine power company - WinGD has launched its global service offer, expanding the original parts supply, in-service support and technical advisory it currently delivers during the engine warranty period across the entire vessel lifecycle. Global Service by WinGD will support ship operators by maximising the profit-making potential of their engines and vessels, maintaining optimal efficiency and extending the compliant lifetime of their assets. Global service Built on a foundation of over 125 years of two-stroke engine design expertise, the service expansion pairs WinGD’s deep-rooted understanding of the vessel energy system with a global service network delivering on-time and on-budget field service, technical support and spare parts. Global Service by WinGD complements the full lifecycle support already offered to global WinGD users through digital optimisation, hybrid energy integration and management, and crew training solutions. WinGD CEO's comments WinGD CEO Dominik Schneiter shared: "Our customers are increasingly looking to us to help them navigate the challenges of deep-sea shipping. Today this includes not only the clean energy transition but also supply chain uncertainty, the growing complexity of ship systems, and the need to leverage insights available through digitalisation." He adds, "Our unique understanding of the main engine means we are the ideal partner to help keep vessels running at optimal performance, ensuring peace of mind for our customers." Meeting customer expectations The service offer will be supported by experienced personnel stationed around the globe To develop a service offer that fully meets customer expectations, WinGD has partnered with key engine users on service programme pilots. Working directly with vessels in operation, the service business has been designed from the perspective of a global customer prioritising responsiveness and reliability. To achieve this, the service offer will be supported by experienced personnel stationed around the globe, technical support centred in Switzerland and Asia, and spare parts deployed from warehouse locations worldwide. Redefining customer expectations "With Global Service by WinGD, we're not just meeting customer expectations — we're redefining them." stated Benny Hilström, Vice President of Market Development at WinGD. Benny Hilström adds, "Ship owners worldwide have come to rely on WinGD not just for high-performance engines, but for unwavering support exactly when and how they need it. This is service on their terms and we're setting a new standard." The service offer will be available to all customers of a WinGD-designed engine.
Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed an Advisory Board to guide the next phase of its evolution. Featuring pioneering experts from across the maritime and marketing industries, the Advisory Board has been created to provide advice and guidance as Marketing in Maritime expands its event activity and prepares to launch a learning and professional development platform to help marketers at every stage of their career. Advisory Board members The Marketing in Maritime Advisory Board members are: Nick Chubb, Owner & Founder, Thetius Andrew Davis, Digital Marketing & AI Trainer, Talk Dygital Anna Garcia, Director of Communications, WinGD Cathy Hodge, Co-founder & COO, Smart Maritime Network Chris Morley, Director of Maritime & Logistics, Informa Markets Knut Natvig, VP Corporate Communications, Marlink Nicolas Papados, Group Director Marketing & Business Development, Columbia Group Mark Warner, Content & Communications Director, Lloyd’s Register Networking events for marketers Andy Ford, Marketing in Maritime Director, says, "Marketing in Maritime was founded by Wake Media in 2018 to facilitate networking events for marketers and it has always attracted great interest from industry professionals across the globe who often work in isolation or in small teams and seek knowledge and support from their peers." He adds, "It’s now time to take the next step and establish Marketing in Maritime as an educational, as well as community-driven platform and the Advisory Board members will help to steer that aim to a reality." Impactful change across the maritime world Marketing in Maritime’s growth is thanks to the generous support of its strategic partners Nicolas Papados, Group Director Marketing & Business Development at Columbia Group, says, "Joining the Marketing in Maritime Advisory Board is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of maritime marketing." He adds, "I’m passionate about using creative strategies to transform how we connect, engage, and shape the future of the industry. Together, we’ll redefine the narrative and drive impactful change across the maritime world." Marketing in Maritime’s growth Marketing in Maritime will have a tradeshow presence for the first time at the upcoming Nor-Shipping exhibition, with a MiMLounge providing a wind-down and networking space for marketers attending the event and an evening reception at Aker Brygge. Marketing in Maritime’s growth is thanks to the generous support of its strategic partners: Bray Leino, Oakwood, Risk4Sea and Bureau Veritas, and a range of sponsors and media partners which include Seatrade Maritime.