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  • Yanmar Presents the Dragon Sailing Gold Cup

    Yanmar has announced that it will continue its partnership with Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the upcoming Dragon Gold Cup in Marstrand, Sweden from 12 to 20 August. The crown of the Dragon Class racing calendar, the Marstrand race marks the first time this event has been held since 2019, as the planned 2020 event had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Yanmar to Launch “Wheeebo” Water Activity in Okinawa

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in Okinawa. "Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.

  • Japanese Manufacturers Cooperate on Development of Hydrogen Fueled Marine Engines

    Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation formed a consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers to pursue joint development of hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels towards establishing a world-leading position in hydrogen engine technologies.

  • The Yanmar Group Works Towards Decarbonization for A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

    With its Brand Statement of A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is undertaking a range of activities in pursuit of a decarbonized society, from development of new energy sources to realizing zero-emissions from its headquarters, the YANMAR FLYING-Y BUILDING.

  • Yanmar Strengthens Links with Watersports Community with 2021 Wakesurf Event Sponsorship

    YANMAR Marine International has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association, confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London in 2021. YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote the potential of watersport as an enjoyable activity and invest in the wider recreational marine industry.

  • Yanmar Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Tracked Carrier

    Yanmar this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the YFW500D, the world’s first tracked carrier equipped with a Yanmar diesel engine. Created in 1971, the YFW500D was the world’s first tracked carrier and the first in a long line of quality products from Yanmar developed to meet the needs of the times.

  • Sriharjo Sustainable Village

    Just south of Jogjakarta in central Java is Sriharjo village. It looks like many of the other villages that dot the surrounding countryside but this village is a model of sustainability. Defended against the threat of climate change, it supports the land and the local community, provides for peoples’ lifestyles and nurtures valuable environmental knowledge.

  • Yanmar Conducts Field Demonstration Test for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

    Yanmar has conducted a field demonstration test for the maritime fuel cell system on March 24, in Oita, Japan. Yanmar's maritime fuel cell system incorporates hydrogen fuel cell modules from Toyota’s MIRAI automobile. The system was installed into Yanmar’s EX38A FC pleasure boat for field testing.

  • YANMAR Powers Promising NewCOVID-19 Breath Test

    Yanmar Stage V engines are powering a two-week official validation test started of revolutionary new COVID-19 rapid testing method: a breath test with the QuBA (Quick Breath Analyzer). Fast, safe, reliable and - very important - without any nasty swabs in your nose and throat. The test could be a huge breakthrough in getting social life back on track.

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