Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. will serve as the title sponsor of the Dragon Gold Cup 2025, the premier event in the international Dragon class sailing competition. The YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup 2025 will be held in Douarnenez, France, from August 23 to 30, 2025. Yanmar has been a proud supporter of the Dragon Gold Cup since 2019.
The passenger vessel HANARIA, equipped with Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd.’s GH240FC maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, has received the Marine Engineering of the Year 2024. The honor is awarded by the Japan Institute of Marine Engineering for outstanding technological innovation in the field.
The Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA), Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Yanmar HD), and Marino-Forum 21 have jointly developed a new tank for the mass production of Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) seedlings. This initiative is part of a Fisheries Agency-commissioned project titled “Demonstration of Mass-Production System for Commercialization of Eel Seedlings.”
Osaka, Japan (June 26, 2025) - Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES LTD. (F&LC) and Owasebussan Co., Ltd. have officially launched a joint demonstration test in June 2025 to promote sustainability in aquaculture through the use of a remote automated feeding system for farmed yellowtail (Buri).
As aquaculture becomes increasingly important as a sustainable alternative to
Yanmar Sunset Marina, operated by Yanmar Corporation, a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has become the first lake marina in Asia to receive the prestigious “Blue Flag” certification. The Blue Flag is an international environmental certification for beaches, marinas, and tourism boats managed by the Denmark-based international NGO, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). To ac
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and Kita-Sanriku Factory Co., Ltd. launched a pilot project on April 1, 2025, to develop a land-based sea urchin aquaculture system tackling coastal ocean desertification. Supported by Japan's SBIR program, the project includes a 920 million yen budget and a new facility in Iwate, showcasing UNI-VERSE systems® for scalable, high-quality sea urchin production.
Yanmar Power Technology has received an Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System. Designed as a next-gen marine power source, it features an innovative design for easy installation on various vessels, supports parallel unit connections, and offers flexible hydrogen module configurations to meet diverse power needs.
Yanmar Marine International Asia, a Group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its new concept CX570 crossover yacht. Orders are scheduled to begin in autumn of 2025. The CX570 combines functionality with luxury, making it ideal for fishing while featuring elegant aesthetics for cruising.
Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has received approval for its “New Production Plan for Hydrogen-Fueled Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems” under Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Promotion of the construction of zero-emission ships etc.” The proposal was approved on January 9, 2025.
At boot Düsseldorf 2025, YANMAR Marine International will exhibit the new electric E-Saildrive series ahead of its consumer release in June 2025, as well as its HVO-approved inboard marine engines.
YANMAR Marine International is delighted to announce that its groundbreaking E-Saildrive SDe series has received two prestigious DAME Design Awards in the Propulsion & Dynamics and Environmental categories. The awards, presented during the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, honor the E-Saildrive as an exceptional example of innovation in design, functionality, and sustainability in marine propulsion.
Yanmar Holdings has launched the YANMAR PRODUCT VISION, a next-generation design framework based on "Intrinsic Design," emphasizing core functionality and purpose. YPV will guide future design goals, integrating with Yanmar's expertise to create a unified platform across its products, from agricultural machinery and construction equipment to boats and services.
