‘Confidence level very high’ as WinGD hurtles towards first ammonia engine delivery

Wavelength Plus: A podcast by TradeWinds · Apr 17, 2025 · 7m

Ammonia is a zero-carbon fuel, but there are lingering concerns about the safety of using it to power ships because of its toxicity. But WinGD chief executive Dominik Schneiter, whose company is gearing up to deliver the first ammonia-fuelled engine, says the lessons from companies that operate vessels that haul the commodity and the crew members who work on them have contributed to ensuring a safety level equivalent to the gas carriers of today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.