Wärtsilä and WinGD lock in decade-long engine support deal
New agreement guarantees global service for two-stroke engines under WinGD, Wärtsilä and Sulzer brands
Two leading marine technology firms, Wärtsilä and WinGD, have renewed their long-term partnership to provide global support for two-stroke marine engines. The new Service Framework Agreement strengthens their commitment to shipowners and operators by ensuring continued access to expert service solutions.
The agreement, which builds on a collaboration established in 2015, confirms Wärtsilä’s role as an authorised service provider for WinGD, Wärtsilä, and Sulzer-branded two-stroke engines. Shipowners will benefit from combined expertise to improve engine uptime, streamline maintenance planning, and prepare vessels for future fuel requirements and decarbonisation challenges.
WinGD, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these engines, was formed in 2015 after Wärtsilä sold its two-stroke engine business to China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). Despite the change in ownership, WinGD has maintained its position as a technology leader in the sector.
Enhanced support for global fleets: Wärtsilä
Dominik Schneiter, CEO of WinGD, underscored the agreement’s focus on reliability: “Our promise to customers is trusted, responsive and reliable support throughout the complete lifecycle of their engines, anytime, anywhere.” He added that the partnership ensures uninterrupted global coverage while offering operators the best available expertise for different engine generations.
Dominik Schneiter
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CEO, WinGD
Decade-long collaboration continues
Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä Marine and Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä Corporation, highlighted the significance of the renewed partnership: “This agreement confirms the continuity of a long-standing service relationship that has supported WinGD’s installed base for over a decade.” He noted that shipowners will retain access to Wärtsilä’s global service network, technical knowledge, and lifecycle support, including long-term agreements.
“It ensures that shipowners and operators continue to have access to Wärtsilä’s global service network, technical expertise, and lifecycle support, including long-term lifecycle agreements, for their two-stroke engines.”
Roger Holm
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President of Wärtsilä Marine & Executive Vice President, Wärtsilä Corporation
Under the agreement, Wärtsilä will continue supplying genuine spare parts, field services, workshop capabilities, and technical support. The partnership reflects the enduring relationship between the two companies, offering customers confidence in authorised, expert support for the lifespan of their engines.
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