The X82DF-M/E which
was installed on the Tema Mærsk in 2025, extends
Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD’s methanol offer to 82-centimeter
bore engines, giving more shipowners the choice of multi-fuel flexibility and readiness for a broader range of
alcohol-based fuels as fuel availability and regulatory clarity evolves. Ole Graa Jakobsen, head of fleet technology at Maersk said:
“Developing future‑proof engine technology is a critical step in building the
flexibility and reliability which global supply chains depend on. At the same
time, the energy transition of the shipping industry is a complex challenge
that requires close collaboration across the entire ecosystem – from shipowners
and regulators to fuel producers, infrastructure providers and engine
manufacturers. We truly value our collaboration with WinGD in delivering a
robust, energy efficient engine design for our series of 9,000 TEU dual‑fuel
vessels.” Dominik Schneiter, CEO, WinGD, said: “As another
methanol-capable ship joins the global fleet, we’re proud to play our part in
the industry’s decarbonisation journey. Collaborating with pioneering
shipowners like Maersk, we’re helping deliver the dual-fuel propulsion
solutions that meet today’s real-world commercial, operational and
environmental requirements while being ready for the ZNZ world of tomorrow. With inherent flexibility to accommodate
multiple alcohol fuels, our technology ensures that early adopters are not
locked into a single pathway as the fuel landscape develops.”