Swiss engine builder, WinGD, has launched a new fuel option for gas carrier owners, providing more flexibility in advance of likely significant growth in ammonia trades.Sebastian Hensel, WinGD Vice President R&DWinGD’s LPG ‘pre-fit’ option has been developed for application to...
The new short-stroke X52-S2.0 engine series from Switzerland’s WinGD has gained type approval and completed factory acceptance tests.According to WinGD it provides a new economical option for owners requiring short-stroke, medium-bore, two stoke engines. WinGD completed the trials of its dual...
Healthy shipping markets and tight repair space mean a damaged shaft line can be a costly affair, but Wärtsilä believes this should no longer be an issue.Comprehensive due diligence on choice of shaft line, bearings and seals is now an...
Global LNG demand is currently around 405 million tonnes a year but this is likely to increase by more than 50% between now and 2040, according to figures released recently by New York-based broker and analyst, Poten & Partners. Import capacity...
One the most noticeable changes attending Singapore Maritime Week from 12 months earlier was how much further ammonia has moved up the agenda as a zero-carbon fuel for the future.There was far more discussion about ammonia as a serious, maybe even dominant,...
A total of 60 methanol auxiliary engines have been ordered for 12 container vessels for Chinese owners.Wärtsilä announced it has secured a contract to supply methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for seven container vessels on order for Orient Overseas Container Line and...