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Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD reports that its first ethanol-fueled X-DF-M/E engines have been ordered for the two 325,000 dwt Guabalmax ore carriers to be built for China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation to operate
Brazilian mining giant Vale and Chinese shipping company Shandong Shipping Corporation have concluded an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. The agreement marks a
Everllence and and Brazilian mining giant Vale have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Vale is one of the world’s largest charterers of shipping
In another “first ever,” Everllence has confirmed the successful running on ethanol – at all load points – of a 90-centimeter bore ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine in Japan. Everllence pioneered
Another major Petrobras PSV contract is in the works: Kongsberg Maritime is to supply a design and equipment package for six hybrid PSVs to Brazil’s Compagnie Maritime Monegasque (CMM). The company ranked
