You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Ammonia Engine Orders Reach 40 as First Vessel Enters Service: WinGD Ammonia Engine Orders Reach 40 as First Vessel Enters Service: WinGD by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday June 11, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Exmar Antwerpen, a 46,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carrier. Image Credit: Exmar Engine maker WinGD has said its ammonia dual-fuel engine has secured 40 orders across gas carriers, bulkers, tankers and container ships. The company highlighted the milestone following the delivery of Antwerpen , the first ocean-going vessel powered by the engine , it said in an email update on Wednesday. The 46,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carrier was delivered to Belgium-based Exmar after completing sea trials in South Korea . According to WinGD, the engine uses high-pressure ammonia injection with a pilot fuel dose of about 5% at full load. “ Ammonia propulsion is no longer theoretical Carl-Antoine Saverys Because of ammonia's high ignition temperature and low flammability, a small amount of conventional fuel, such as diesel, is needed to initiate combustion. Sea trials showed performance and fuel efficiency comparable to equivalent diesel-fuelled engines in both ammonia and diesel operating modes. "Ammonia propulsion is no longer theoretical—we are deploying it, Carl-Antoine Saverys , CEO of EXMAR Group, said. “Change comes through execution, not debate.” Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Bio-LNG Share of Gasum Marine Fuel Sales Jumped to 12.3% in 2025 The company cites FuelEU Maritime as a key driver behind rising bio-LNG demand. Read in Full BUNKER JOBS: Un