Mitsubishi Shipbuilding gains WinGD approval on ammonia fuel
The Swiss engine designer granted supplier pre-approval for proprietary handling systems, marking Japan's first certification for two-stroke ammonia vessels.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding secured supplier pre-approval on Nov. 9, 2026, from Swiss engine designer WinGD for its proprietary ammonia fuel handling system, marking the first such certification for a Japanese manufacturer.
The clearance allows the Tokyo-based unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply dedicated fuel management hardware for WinGD's low-speed two-stroke ammonia engines. WinGD licenses propulsion designs to commercial yards globally.
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