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The Switch secures contract for shaft generator drives on new aframax tankers

The Switch has secured a contract to supply single drives for shaft generators to be installed on four tankers currently under construction at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry in China’s Fujian Province.

The vessels, designed by the Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute, are 113,600-dwt Aframax tankers powered by LNG dual-fuel engines.

Built for UK-based ship owner Union Maritime, these tankers are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027.


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https://container-news.com/the-switch-shaft-generator-drives-aframax-tankers/

WinGD X-EL wins first hybrid integration project for wind-assisted vessels

WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems.

Swiss marine power company WinGD is to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 136,000 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML). The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine and the sails onboard.

The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/wingd-x-el-wins-first-hybrid-integration-project-for-wind-assisted-vessels/

WinGD’s X-DF engines achieve major methane slip reduction

Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed shop tests for its innovative variable compression ratio (VCR) technology.

The results confirm that the latest X-DF engines equipped with VCR technology significantly cut methane emissions, achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions comparable to high-pressure dual-fuel technologies. At the same time, these engines offer lower total system and fuel costs across various vessel applications.

WinGD Vice President Product Centre, Peter Krähenbühl,...

https://container-news.com/wingds-x-df-engines-achieve-major-methane-slip-reduction/

WinGD introduces X‑DF‑M platform with largest ever methanol-fuelled engine

Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to deliver its inaugural methanol-fueled engine to a shipyard following successful factory and type approval tests.

The engine, a ten-cylinder, 92 bore X-DF-M, is designed for a 16,000 TEU container ship and stands as the largest methanol-fueled engine constructed to date.

Currently, there are 56 orders for X-DF-M engines spanning bore sizes from 52 to 92, featuring similar cylinder configurations and engine ratings as their diesel-fueled counterparts.

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https://container-news.com/wingd-introduces-x‑df‑m-platform-with-largest-ever-methanol-fuelled-engine/

WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine

CSSC Group’s Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary reports encouraging results from early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design.

“The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions and pilot consumption within our range of expectations,” said WinGD Vice president research & development Sebastian Hensel. “This milestone is a testament to our uniquely rigorous approach to innovation and the fantastic work of our development team and partners.”

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https://www.marinelog.com/technology/wingd-records-successful-early-running-on-x-df-a-ammonia-fueled-test-engine/

WinGD tests ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine

Swiss marine power company WinGD has reported promising results during early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design.

A 52-bore single-cylinder version of the engine is currently undergoing trials at the company’s Engine Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Winterthur, with final validation expected ahead of initial engine deliveries scheduled for June 2025.

The single-cylinder testing provides a fast-track method for validating the ammonia combustion system under real engine...

https://container-news.com/wingd-tests-ammonia-fueled-x-df-a-engine/

WinGD secures order for 16 X-DF engines after late switch

Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines following a late-stage switch by a major ship owner.

The decision was driven by WinGD’s proven track record of reliable performance, continuous advancements in its X-DF technology, and successful deployment of the X-DF2.0 series earlier this year.

The order came late in the new building process due to concerns about the originally selected engines’ operational and delivery reliability. However, close collaboration...

https://container-news.com/wingd-secures-order-for-16-x-df-engines-after-late-switch/

WinGD wins more orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines

With a growing number of ammonia carriers being ordered, Swiss headquartered engine developer WinGD has secured further orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market. The engines, to be built at Yuchai Marine Power Co., will be delivered for a total of seven 25,000 cubic meter and 41,000 cubic meter LPG/ammonia carriers ordered by Tianjin Southwest Shipping at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

The vessels will deploy 5- and 6-cylinder versions of the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/wingd-wins-more-orders-for-its-ammonia-fueled-x-df-a-engines/

WinGD offers new LPG “pre-fit” option for operators aiming for ammonia trade

The global market for ammonia is poised to triple in the coming decades with nearly all of the growth coming from low-carbon ammonia, according to a recent analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights. With ships already under construction for the trade, Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The CSSC Group member company says that this “pre-fit” solution will be...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/wingd-offers-new-lpg-pre-fit-option-for-operators-aiming-for-ammonia-trade/

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