Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions, a leading shipbuilder and repair yard, to expand engine aftercare and technical services in the Middle East. The partnership, agreed during Nor-Shipping in June, will strengthen delivery of WinGD’s new lifecycle services offer, Global Service by WinGD, to Middle Eastern ship operators by enhancing regional capabilities in engine maintenance, repair, overhaul, and retrofitting.

The collaboration will leverage Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions’ strategic location and quality infrastructure, alongside WinGD’s deep expertise in engine design, to deliver efficient and high-quality engine aftercare and technical support for vessel operators in the region. Global Service by WinGD expands the company’s original in-service support and technical advisory—previously only delivered directly during the engine warranty period—across the entire vessel lifecycle.

WinGD Director of Global Service Rudolf Holtbecker said: “Shipowners today are looking for trusted partners who can provide expert support at every stage of an engine’s life. This MoU establishes one footprint in the Middle East area as part of our commitment to delivering tailored, OEM-quality services worldwide – ensuring vessels remain efficient, compliant, and profitable over the long term.”

Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions’, CEO Jos J.A.A. Goris added: “WinGD is the ideal partner to make sure our customers have access to the very best engine advice, remote support and retrofit solutions. This collaboration enhances our offer to shipowners and operators seeking to maintain and enhance operational efficiency across their fleets and extend vessel compliance.”

Developed in collaboration with customers to meet real-world needs, Global Service by WinGD builds on more than 125 years of two-stroke engine design expertise. The service offer pairs WinGD’s deep-rooted understanding of vessel energy systems with a global network delivering on-time and on-budget field service and technical support, well timed to support more than 100 LNG carriers powered by WinGD engines that will be operating on Qatar projects from 2026. Alongside WinGD’s portfolio of digital optimisation, hybrid energy integration and management, and crew training solutions, Global Service helps customers navigate today’s challenges and those of tomorrow.

“This isn’t just about engine service, it’s about trusted partnership,” added Holtbecker. “Through this agreement, our customers in the Middle East can access the WinGD engineering and knowhow they rely on precisely where they need it for their growing fleets.”

The service offer will be available to all customers of a WinGD-designed engine, setting a new standard in global aftercare for those engines.