The Swiss manufacturer WinGD said that it will offer its first ship engine powered by ethanol next year. Ethanol is a fuel with lower emissions, which can be made from biomass like corn or sugarcane. The International Maritime Organization has set a goal of zero net emissions for the industry by the year 2050. To achieve this, the shipping industry is exploring ways to reduce pollution. One way to do so is by installing engines powered by low-carbon fuels.
WinGD reported that the company was in discussions with several shipowners and ethanol fuel suppliers, as well as class societies, about its first commercial applications for its two-stroke ethanol-fueled marine engine.
