WinGD is set to deliver ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A engines for a series of two 46,000m3 LPG/ammonia carriers to be built for EXMAR LPG BV at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
The two 52-bore X52DF-A engines will be delivered in Q2 2025 and will be among the first of WinGD’s ammonia-fuelled engines to enter service. The 46,000 m³Midsize Gas Carriers (MGCs) are scheduled for delivery in early 2026. According to WinGD, the X-DF-A range will feature high-pressure ammonia injection supplemented by a low targeted dose of pilot fuel, around 5%.
WinGD Director of Sales, Volkmar Galke, stated that ammonia is set to become a mainstream sustainable marine fuel and energy carrier by mid-century, and they are delighted to be working with EXMAR to ensure that the vessels carrying the cargo will be among the first to use it.
Thanks to close cooperation with the owner, shipyard, engine builder Hyundai Heavy Industries and other stake holders, WinGD’s X52DF-A will be available soon – not just for ammonia carriers but also for a range of other vessel types that can benefit from ammonia as a fuel.
… said Volkmar Galke
Meanwhile, EXMAR’s Deputy Director Shipping, Carl-Antoine Saverys, highlighted that with four decades of experience in handling ammonia cargoes, the are confident in their ability to safely and effectively use this innovative zero-carbon shipping fuel.
This journey continues to shape the maritime industry, and we’re pleased with the strong collaboration with WinGD and the other partners to drive sustainability forward.
… added EXMAR’s Deputy Director Shipping, Carl-Antoine Saverys
