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WinGD Lands World-First Ethanol Engine Order for Vale Ore Carriers

WinGD secured the maritime industry's first confirmed order for ethanol-fuelled two-stroke engines for two 325,000 DWT Newcastlemax ore carriers being built for Shandong Shipping Corporation and chartered to Vale. The vessels will be fitted with six-cylinder 6X82DF-M/E dual-fuel engines designed to operate primarily on ethanol, with lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions potentially reduced by roughly 90% compared to conventional heavy fuel oil. Delivery is scheduled for early 2029.